Road Closures and Diversions

Information on Road Closures and Traffic Diversions 

• The location and details of road closures and diversions can be found on the Cork City Alerts Map
• Cork City Council also operates a Cork City Alerts system - a free email and/or text alert system for residents, business and communities in Cork.

Applying for a Temporary Road Closure

Any works that impact on the movement of traffic or pedestrians require the approval of Cork City Council and in many cases the approval of An Garda Síochána prior to the work commencing. 

For any works, events, etc that: 

1. Require Traffic Management to be implemented but do not require a road closure , attendance at the weekly Tuesday traffic meeting is essential to discuss the proposed works. A Chapter 8 compliant Traffic Management Plan must be submitted to Cork City Council prior to commencement of the works.
2. Require a road closure attendance at the weekly Tuesday Traffic meeting is essential to discuss the proposed works.

An application for a road closure  must be made at least 4 weeks before the proposed closure date.