East Cork motorists frustrated with being redirected onto tolled motorway following floods

Motorists in the Fermoy area have been voicing their frustration at diversions put in place as a result of Tuesday’s flooding

A local councillor said he had received numerous calls from people who felt inconvenienced by the traffic delays and tolls, particularly those who wouldn’t normally use the motorway to reach their destination. Picture: Denis Minihane

Motorists in the Fermoy area have been voicing their frustration with diversions put in place as a result of Tuesday’s flooding.

With the Kent Bridge closed due to floods, motorists have been diverted onto the motorway, leading to a large traffic build-up and leaving them subject to motorway tolls.