A public consultation has been launched on the Emerging Preferred Route for the Cork Northern Distributor Multi-Modal Road (CNDMR) project.

The project is a collaboration between Cork City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) and proposes a new 14 kilometre-long road from the Carrigrohane Road at its western end to Glanmire in the east, crossing the northern side of Cork City via Hollyhill, Dublin Hill and Banduff.

The CNDMR will provide safe, dedicated infrastructure for active travel (walking and cycling), public transport and general traffic. It will improve journey times for all road users and improve access to areas of employment.

It will also unlock zoned land on the north side of Cork City for future residential and commercial development, enhancing the attractiveness of the area for investment. It is a key element to delivering the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy (CMATS), which was published in 2020 and identified the need for this east-west route on the north side of Cork City.

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Welcoming the launch of the public consultation, Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr. Dan Boyle said: "I'm delighted that the Cork Northern Distributor Emerging Preferred Route has been published and is now out for consultation. This project is crucial for improving sustainable transport options across Cork City, prioritising non-car-based transport modes.

"It will bring greater connectivity to both existing and new communities in this part of the city and beyond. I would encourage as many people as possible to look at the plans and make their views known."

As part of the consultation, Cork City Council will be holding four public information open days, where members of the public can view the proposed route and speak to members of the project team. The open days will take place on the following dates:

• Wednesday, March 5 at Clayton Silversprings Hotel, Tivoli from 10 am to 8pm.

• Wednesday March 12 at The Maldron Hotel, John Redmond Street, Shandon from 10am to 8pm.

• Friday, March 21 at Blackpool Shopping Centre, Blackpool from 10am to 8pm.

• Tuesday, March 25 at City Hall, Anglesea Street from 10am until 5pm.

Plans and a route map can also be viewed on www.cndmrpublicconsultation.ie and members of the public are invited to make submissions either via this website, in person at the public open days, or in writing to: CNDMR Public Consultation, Infrastructure Development Directorate, Cork City Council, City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork, T12 T997. The consultation period runs until 5pm on April 10.