Glas Civil Engineering Ltd is set to commence works in the forthcoming weeks on the Lehenaghmore Road Improvement Scheme in the city of Cork.

As main contractor, Glas Civil Engineering will begin investigative surveys in advance of the main works starting towards the end of this month.

The project, funded by the National Transport Authority, starts at Tramore Road Roundabout and takes in the L2455 Pouladuff Road, extending southwards to Barrett's Junction. From there, the scheme follows the L2454 Togher Road from Barrett's Junction northwest and downhill near to Route 14 bar.

When completed, the scheme will deliver new footpaths and safe pedestrian crossings, safer roads for motorists with improved junctions and sightlines, new public transport and cycle facilities which will reduce the need for travel by car in the area, and improved public lighting and traffic calming solutions, which will make the area safer for all road users.

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Welcoming the commencement of works, Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Fergal Dennehy, said: "I'm delighted that this long-awaited scheme is now moving to construction. It will bring much needed safer facilities for all road users where none previously existed and for which the demand for has grown. It will be of huge benefit to the residents of Lehenaghmore and those coming to do business in the area."

Works that will be carried out in the scheme include:

• Road re-alignment and widening and resurfacing;

• Renewal and widening of existing footpaths, and new footpath construction;

• Construction of a new pedestrian/cycle bridge, adjacent to the railway bridge on Matthew Hill;

• Installation of new and improved bus stops;

• Construction of new cycling facilities;

• Signalisation of the Forge Hill junction;

• Junction improvements at Barrett’s Junction;

• Landscaping and planting;

• New stormwater drainage systems;

• New energy-efficient and environmentally sensitive public lighting;

• Construction of new retaining walls.

The lands in this part of Cork have been significantly developed over recent years, which has resulted in increased demand for improved transport infrastructure between Lehenaghmore and the rest of the city, particularly for public transport and safer walking and cycling infrastructure, which this scheme will deliver.

The works are expected to last approximately 18 months and will be carried out in phases, in order to minimise disruption to residents.