Intensive works in the area of the existing interchange roundabout will continue on a number of links over the coming weeks.Įngineers expect to have Links K, M, B, and A fully complete by August.
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“The northwest corner of the interchange roundabout will provide free flow for both Link A and Link D northbound traffic during peak times.” “This will be an on-demand light to facilitate access for construction works traffic and will only be utilised during off-peak times,” Mr Lehane said. While several sets of traffic lights at several locations across the Dunkettle interchange will be switched off on Sunday, just one set of traffic lights will remain in place for about four weeks at the northwest corner of the interchange roundabout. “Nevertheless, additional time should be allowed for the journey from Little Island to the Tunnel during the R623 closure period.” The model of the Dunkettle interchange looking southwards. “We have engaged fully with Little Island businesses in relation to this temporary arrangement and we expect that traffic volumes during the AM and PM peaks on Friday will be much reduced,” Mer Lehane said. The closure of the R623 western exit from Thursday will mean traffic coming from Little Island traffic wishing to access the Jack Lynch tunnel will have to use junction 2 at the Little Island interchange.
The opening of Links K and L will significantly improve traffic flow on the N25 westbound between Little Island and the Jack Lynch tunnel-one of the largest single traffic movements thought the interchange, accommodating over 25,000 vehicles per day. The model of the Dunkettle interchange looking northwards from the Jack Lynch tunnel showing the red parts which will open over the weekend. Engineers plan to closely monitor the operation of the traffic lights at this roundabout over the coming weeks and make changes if required.Īll six new links are expected to significantly improve traffic flow through the interchange for a number of journeys but especially for motorists heading for Dublin, those using the N40 northbound through the tunnel and who want to head westbound on the N8 towards the city centre, and N40 traffic heading eastbound on the N25 for Carrigtwohill and Midleton, or the Little Island area, via a fully free-flowing Link A. In the meantime, an additional 2,000 vehicles a day will use the recently resurfaced Tivoli roundabout. Link M will also temporarily accommodate N25 westbound traffic wishing to access the M8 northbound, and Little Island traffic wishing to access the M8 northbound, by directing them towards the Tivoli roundabout. It is also opening with a temporary alignment. Engineers expect this road to carry about 3,000 vehicles a day. It will also form part of the new access route for southbound traffic on the M8 wishing to access Cork city centre via the N8.
This link will be used by about 6,000 vehicles a day
The link roads due to open to traffic from Sunday include: Once the new links open and the traffic lights are switched off, motorists will be able to drive through the Dunkettle interchange without stopping at lights for the first time since the Jack Lynch tunnel opened to traffic in 1999.
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