AN urgent warning has been issued to Irish drivers as a major tunnel used by thousands is set to close for hours tonight.
The Jack Lynch Tunnel will be closed from 10pm on Tuesday, July 8, to 4am on Wednesday, July 9.
The Jack Lynch tunnel in Cork is set to close for hours tonight[/caption]
The planned full tunnel closure is set to take place tonight.
The busy tunnel will also be fully closed from 9pm to 4am on July 9 and July 10.
And Irish motorists have been advised to plan their journeys ahead due to the closure as major events are set to take place in Cork city.
The Cork Super Cup match between Cork city and Celtic is taking place at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh this evening from 6pm.
And an Evening with Roy Keane in conversation with Roddy Doyle is also set to take place at Live At Marquee tonight and also tomorrow starting at 8pm.
Separately, Irish road users are being warned of a number of delays facing them on the roads and on public transport across the country this morning.
A number of public transport delays are impacting passengers, including a ticketing issue.
Rail bosses issued a major warning over ticketing services at Kishogue station.
The service is unavailable at the Dublin station due to ESB maintenance.
Irish Rail warned: “Passengers are advised that due to scheduled maintenance by the ESB, the ticketing facilities at Kishogue station are currently unavailable.
“These services are expected to be restored at 17:00 this evening.”
Meanwhile, on the M7/N7 today a breakdown has impacted motorists in Limerick.
The heavy goods vehicle was broken down between J27 Birdhill and J28 Castletroy.
JOURNEY DELAYS
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned: “When approaching the breakdown location drive with caution and reduce your speed.
“Some delays to your journey may occur.”
A breakdown on the M50 also caused chaos for drivers in Dublin this morning.
The incident sat between J03 M1/M50 and J02 in the central lane.
It has since been cleared although further delays are impacting the M50.
Consistent congestion is sitting at the Red Cow Roundabout on the M50.
The traffic is headed northbound until J6 M50/N3.
And bosses warned: “Some delays to your journey may occur.
“When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.”
The Jack Lynch Tunnel in Cork has warned drivers of the closure on their website[/caption]
