Traffic was heavy across many major commuter routes in Cork ahead of rush hour this evening.
Things were slowed to a snail's pace on the Dunkettle earlier today following a multi-vehicle collision in the Jack Lynch Tunnel shortly after 2:30 p.m.
The crash occurred along the Westbound section of the tunnel at approximately 2:15 p.m. this afternoon. The TII initially reported that all westbound and southbound lanes in the tunnel were closed after the crash. However, all lanes have since reopened.
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Minor delays on the northern end of the South Link, the N40 near Mahon and the North Ring Road near Mayfield Business Park.
Traffic is otherwise moving well.
Slow-moving tailback now on the N40 Eastbound – stretching from Mahon to near the Kinsale Road Roundabout.
Commuters are reminded that all Cork-Cobh and Cork-Midleton train services in both directions are cancelled today and will instead operate as bus transfers.
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Traffic really building up now along the N40 Eastbound.
Slight congestion building up along the N40 Eastbound as we move into rush hour.
Still busy enough at the Dunkettle, and queues also forming just west of the Glanmire Roundabout on the Lower Glanmire Road, heading towards the city.
In the city centre, traffic is at its worst at Penrose Quay, Horgan's Quay and the start of the South Link.
Minor congestion as well along the North Ring Road at the moment.
Things flowing a lot smoother on the M8 Southbound and along the N40 Westbound now.
Traffic on the N25 and N8 Westbound has improved, but still some queues in the area.
Traffic is slowly clearing along the M8, but significant delays remain along the N25 westbound.
Delays remain in the area, but should start to clear up shortly
Collision Cleared!
Jack Lynch Tunnel Southbound
All Lanes Reopened!
Have a pleasant Journey.#TIITraffic #SlowDown @CorkAirport @SaferRoadsCork@corkcitycouncil @corkbeo@CorkSafetyAlert pic.twitter.com/RIfgiVmcuQ
Cars are still making their way through the JLT's Westbound section, but could be a while yet before tailbacks are fully clear.
This is the third time a crash on the South Ring / Dunkettle has caused major delays in just over 24 hours.
Yesterday, we reported on two collisions on the N40 that caused major disruptions for motorists – one in the morning, and another at rush hour.
Traffic approaching from the east along the N25 and the north via the M8 has seen the heaviest delays this afternoon.
Traffic has built up along the M8 with delays almost as far back as Silversprings, while on the N25, the delays are beginning just past the Radisson Blu Hotel.
Collision Update!
Jack Lynch Tunnel Southbound
Left Lane Reopened!
Expect Delays!#TIITraffic #SlowDown @CorkAirport @SaferRoadsCork@corkcitycouncil @corkbeo@CorkSafetyAlert https://t.co/OJ6O74utL2
