Concerns raised over 'sinking bridge' on busy road to Cobh

Serious concerns have been raised over the future of a bridge which is a main route into a Co Cork coastal town.

Cork County Council has heard claims that Slatty Bridge, near Fota Golf Club, is sinking and if urgent work is not carried out on it soon it may have to be closed.

There are fears that this would lead to serious traffic problems as the only other road into Cobh — a busy commuter town — is a much smaller road which runs from Carrigtwohill past Barrycourt Castle and then joins the main road into Cobh opposite Fota Island Hotel and Spa.