Cork town's notoriously narrow and chaotic road to close for almost a month
This means the narrow road can be cramped with traffic and pedestrians going to and from school on mornings and evenings.
The road will be closed for almost a month as Cork County Council installs traffic calming and pedestrian improvement measures on the route.
Following the works, traffic will flow westward only from the Chapel Hill/Orchard end of the road
The works, part of the Safe Route to School (SRTS) programme, will see the New Road closed from Monday, June 30 until Friday, July 25.
Some of the key measures that will be installed on the road include enhanced signage, a new footpath connecting surrounding schools and residential areas, and raised speed tables on Chapel Hill.
The project will also see existing zebra and pelican crossings either relocated or raised, road drainage improvements and upgrades to public lighting.
Fianna Fáil councillor Gobnait Moynihan told The Corkman that the short-term pain of the works will help alleviate the 'chaos' seen on the New Road during the school year.
'It will be an inconvenience for people when the road is closed, when works are being carried out especially accessing parking during mass time,' Cllr Moynihan said.
'But please God once works are carried out, there will be a safe passage to school for many students in the town.
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'It should also ease the traffic chaos up by St Joseph's on a daily basis at pick up and drop off times, that also affects local residents living up there.'
Traffic Management will be in operation for the duration of the works on the New Road, which may necessitate the introduction of temporary lane restrictions and traffic control during off peak times.
The works are funded by the National Transport Authority under SRTS, which is designed to encourage as many primary and post-primary students to walk, cycle and wheel to school.
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