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28th Nov 2018

AA Roadwatch release list of roads closed by Storm Diana

Carl Kinsella

Three Munster counties have seen several roads closed due to the effects of Storm Diana.

Ireland is currently in the midst of a nationwide weather warning, with some coastal counties set to be hit harder than others.

AA Roadwatch has published a list of roads that have been forcibly closed or blocked off due to storm debris, fallen trees, flooding or high tides.

KERRY:

  • The Kenmare/Clonkeen Rd (R569) is partially blocked by a fallen tree near Kilgarvan. Approach with care.
  • There are trees down on the Conor Pass at the bad bends. The council is en route.
  • Strand St in Dingle is impassable due to high tide.

CORK:

  • The N73 is blocked by a fallen tree between Mitchelstown and Mallow at Annakisha South.
  • A power fault in the Macroom area may be affecting traffic lights. Drive with care.
  • The Bailick Rd in Midleton is currently impassable due to flooding.
  • In Mallow, a fallen tree is partially blocking the N72 Killarney Rd near Cork Racecourse.

WATERFORD:

  • The Prom in Tramore is closed due to high tides and strong winds.

Elsewhere, Main St (R181) in Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan is closed until further notice following a fatal collision overnight.

A full list of traffic updates can be found here.

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