Cork County Council has published plans for a 5.5 km walking and cycling route between Carrigaline and Ringaskiddy.
The greenway route would begin in Fernhill to the north-east of Carrigaline town centre and follow the corridor of the new M28 motorway currently under construction.
The council said the scheme is driven by the need to provide safe and high-quality connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists between the town and Ringaskiddy, which is a significant employment centre.
It said that currently the pedestrian and cycling connections between Fernhill and Ringaskiddy are poor and bus services are infrequent.
According to the local authority, the greenway “will serve as an attractive, safe, comfortable, direct and accessible route” for pedestrians and cyclists between Carrigaline and Ringaskiddy.
The plans are open for public consultation until October 16. Members of the public can make a submission or observation on the council’s website or in writing.
Ringaskiddy is a major hub for the pharma industry, hosting companies such as Pfizer, Novartis, and GlaxoSmithKline, and it also operates deep-water port and ferry services. Carrigaline is the county’s largest town with a population of over 18,000.
The M28 from Cork city to Ringaskiddy is scheduled to open by summer 2028. The 12.5 km motorway project is costing €456 million.
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