Tidal flooding expected over the Jazz Weekend

Cork City Council’s Flood Assessment team have met again this morning to review to the forecasted Super Spring Tides over the Bank Holiday weekend that will result in significant tidal flooding in low lying areas of Cork City Centre at high tide this evening.

People travelling into the city centre for the Jazz Weekend are asked to plan their journeys and give extra time to complete their journeys as several road closures and lane restrictions will be necessary.  Diversions will be put in place to ensure traffic can still circulate safely. Any restrictions will be eased as appropriate and as quickly as possible to minimise disruptions.  Road users are asked to plan their journeys and to travel with caution and follow diversional signage, it is put in place for your safety.

Like last night (Saturday) this tidal flooding event will last approximately two hours, commencing at around 5p.m., with the flood waters receding by 7p.m.

The City Council advises motorists against parking on low-lying quays during the period between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. (peak tide time) as these areas will flood.

Wandesford Quay and Sharman Crawford Street will again be closed from 5 p.m. this evening and will reopen when the tidal flooding subsides.