Roads closed due to spot flooding in Cork as yellow rainfall status continues
Cork City Council workers attempt to clear blocked drains on the Rochestown Road, where heavy rainfall once again caused severe flooding. Picture:Chani Anderson
Motorists and commuters are being asked to take care this morning as heavy rainfall overnight, which is forecast to continue until this afternoon, has made many Cork roads treacherous.
The county, along with neighbour Kerry, is currently under a yellow status rainfall warning, which will not expire until 2pm today.
Several roads are already experiencing challenging flood conditions, especially in West Cork, where low lying areas are under water as the rain continues to fall.
With a high tide having just passed, some flooded areas will begin to recede, but many are still under threat from the forecasted heavy rain.
Land around Bantry, Skibbereen and Clonakilty is experiencing spot flooding and drivers are asked to proceed with caution.
The national M8 route between Mitchelstown and Cahir is reported to be flooded, along with areas around Inchigeela and Dromahane also hit. The Ardcahan bridge between Dunmanway and Coppeen, a popular artery for commuters from West Cork to the city, is closed for the second time in a week due to flooding.
City areas affected by spot flooding include a section of Magazine Road beyond Dennehy’s Cross and on the busy Carr’s Hill commuter route.
Cork City Council have advised that the Lee Road is now closed due to flooding.
Due to heavy rainfall, the R579 from Healy Bridge to Cloghroe in Blarney is now closed and will reopen when safe to do so.
Cork County Council have reported that the R-620-0 is impassable due to flooding. Townlands on this road that are affected are Ballydahin, Quartertown Lower, Dromore, Drommahane.
The Ardcahan Bridge (R587) is also closed at this time.
There is extensive surface water reported at the R585 at Inchincurka. Cork County Council have advised that this area is currently passable but is being monitored.
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