Key safety works on the main N73 Mallow to Mitchelstown Road in County Cork are set to move forward.

Contracts have been formally signed for the upgrades, which will take place along the N73 between Clogher Cross and Waterdyke.

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins said: "This section of road is particularly narrow and hasn't been upgraded in many years. The beginning of works to make the road safer is very much welcomed. The end result of this project will be a modern road complete with an active travel facility. It will benefit all road users whether they travel on foot, by car, bike, bus or drive a heavy goods vehicle."

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Deputy Chief Executive of Cork County Council, James Fogarty added: "We're committed to investing in the road network in North Cork and across the county and are working closely with Transport Infrastructure Ireland. This particular project is about improving the safety and the driveability of the N73 for both active travel and commercial activities."