The preferred route for the Cork Luas will be published later this month and is expected to contain a number of significant changes to the earlier emerging preferred route (EPR), which was published last year.
Among the changes understood to be included are a 2km extension at the western end, a rerouting in Bishopstown to travel behind Cork University Hospital (CUH) instead of in front of it, and what have been described as “minor” adjustments in Ballinlough.
Concerns were raised last year about the EPR, including that the west side of Ballincollig would not benefit from the Cork Luas. Misgivings were also voiced about traffic pinch-points such as Wilton Rd, MacCurtain St, Skehard Rd, and Churchyard Lane.
