Cork city invites public to help name two new bridges
CorkmanCork City Council is calling on the public to help choose the names of two new pedestrian/cycle bridges in the city.
A 27-metre-long bridge connecting Wandesford Quay via Lambley’s Lane to South Main Street was opened in November while a 25‑metre-long steel arch bridge connecting Proby’s Quay to South Main Street through the former Beamish and Crawford Brewery site is under construction and is expected to open to the public next spring.
Similar to the process that saw the naming of the Mary Elmes Bridge in 2019 and the Vernon Mount Bridge in 2023, Cork City Council is now asking the public to put forward naming suggestions. “Suggested names which honour, celebrate, or remember a person, group or events of significance that have helped to shape the City of Cork will be considered,” the local authority said.
Submissions will be accepted until 4pm on January 26 next year. After this, the suggestions will be shortlisted by a committee and brought to a meeting of Cork City Council, where the elected members will discuss the shortlist and vote to chose the final names. Members of the public can make their suggestions online using Cork City Council’s consultation portal or by post. For details, visit https://consult.corkcity.ie.
The two new bridges are aimed at providing improved pedestrian and cycle connectivity and are funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and the National Transport Authority.
The Lambley’s Lane bridge provides a direct connection between the city centre and Crosses Green/Wandesford Quay while the bridge at Proby's Quay "will provide a safe and convenient route for both residents and visitors, making this historic quarter of Cork City more accessible and inviting for all," the council said.