Road chaos over Cork bridge closure

Motorists have been warned to expect delays and consider diversions as one of Cork City’s busiest bridges closes for two months of maintenance from Monday.

Clontarf Bridge, a vital artery which spans the southern channel of the River Lee between the Clarion Hotel and City Hall, will be closed to all traffic from early on Monday until Sunday, August 30.

City engineers said the bridge closure had been programmed for the summer months to minimise traffic disruption while schools are on holidays.