Demand for new M8 access junction to end Fermoy gridlock

A third junction, rejected by planners 20 years ago, would ease congestion in the town, say locals

The M8 Rathcormac to Fermoy bypass is one of the main causes of congestion in Fermoy town because many motorists do not want to pay motorway tolls. Picture: Dan Linehan

Community leaders in Fermoy want an investigation into a decision 20 years ago to reject an application for a third junction on the M8 Rathcormac to Fermoy bypass.

Consultants acting on behalf of Cork County Council repeatedly warned in 2002 that the so-called Fermoy Central Interchange Junction was needed to deal with future growth and congestion in the town.