Cork motorists to face 20km diversions as Dunkettle roadworks continue

Westbound N25/N8 approaches to the Dunkettle roundabout will close from Friday evening until at least 9pm on Saturday

Cork's newest bridge (yet to be named) was lifted into position just after midnight on Friday morning. Picture: Larry Cummins

Thousands of motorists face a nearly 20km diversion in and around Cork City this weekend as Dunkettle Interchange works continue.

It comes a day after the N40 South Ring Road closed overnight for the installation of the Grange to Tramore Valley Park pedestrian and cycleway bridge.