Has the Dunkettle interchange upgrade worked? Traffic data shows mixed results

New data reveals Cork’s €215m Dunkettle Interchange has improved peak journey times, but some routes still face delays

The €215m Dunkettle Interchange east of Cork City was officially opened on February 12, 2024. File picture: Michael O’Sullivan/OSM

It might not feel like it when you’re stuck in a tailback, but the €215m upgrade to the Dunkettle interchange in Cork has reduced peak journey times and the length of rush hour, new data shows.

But motorists approaching the interchange from the east have seen the least benefits, especially during the evening rush hour.