Diversions as Cork road set to close at weekends

A key section of the main road from Cork City to West Cork is set to close for two consecutive weekends for major culvert works.

Gardaí and Cork County Council advised motorists yesterday to expect significant diversions on the second and third weekends in August, when the section of the N71 between the Bandon Road roundabout and the Ballinhassig interchange closes.

The first full closure is due to take place from 8pm on Friday, August 11, until 6am on Monday, August 14. The road will close again from 8pm on Friday August 18 until 6am on Monday August 21. The closure is to facilitate the installation of a large drainage culvert near the viaduct under the N71.