The council said work was subject to funding
N22 Carrigrohane Road(Image: Google Maps)
The Department of Transport is facing calls to include funding for a stretch of road into Cork city in a series of road maintenance works announcements due to be made in the coming weeks.
Sinn Féin councillor Joe Lynch claimed a significant section of the N22 Carrigrohane (Straight) Road is “appalling” and is once again calling on the department to address the issue.
Cllr Lynch said: “The road surface of the N22 Carrigrohane/Straight Road – from Leemount junction at Carrigrohane as far as Grassland Agro – is in an appalling condition, and has been for a number of years now. This is one of the main roads in and out of Cork City, and a section of it resembles a motocross track. It is an embarrassment and it is dangerous.
“I have written to Transport Infrastructure Ireland on the matter continuously, and I sincerely hope that resurfacing works will be funded this year.”
Cork City Council responded to a motion proposed by the Sinn Féin politician in September, saying that repair work was expected to be carried out in 2026, subject to funding.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) told Cllr that it had highlighted the need for the road to be fixed directly to the Department of Transport.
He added: “It is now over to the Department, and the Minister for Transport, to ensure these works are funded in 2026. This must happen. It is urgent and there can be no further delays.”