Multiple roads in Cork city centre to close due to flooding risk

Flooding on Union Quay. File picture: Dan Linehan

Multiple roads across Cork City will close on Monday evening before high tide as flooding is expected on low-lying quays in the city centre.

Cork City Council has warned that surface water is expected on Wandesford Quay, Lavitts Quay, Union Quay and Kyrl’s Quay this evening from around 6.04pm. Further flooding is expected on Tuesday morning at around 6.29am and again at 6.46pm on Tuesday evening.