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N40 Eastbound Closure at Junction 7 Overnight for Line Marking Works

N40 eastbound closed from Junction 7 tonight (22 April), 22:30 to 04:30, for line marking works. Diversion via R610 rejoining at J9 Bloomfield.

Cork Safety Alerts

22 Apr 2026 — 1 min read

Motorists are advised that the N40 eastbound will be closed from Junction 7 (South Douglas) overnight on Wednesday 22 April 2026 to facilitate line marking works, with a diversion in place via the R610 (Rochestown Road) and traffic rejoining the N40 at Junction 9 (Bloomfield).

According to Cork City Council's alerts system, the closure will be in place from 22:30 to 04:30, with the works being carried out by contractor Egis Lagan.

Traffic travelling eastbound on the N40 will be diverted from Junction 7 onto the R610 (Rochestown Road), before rejoining the mainline at Junction 9 (Bloomfield).

Motorists should allow extra travel time for journeys during the closure period and follow the diversion signage in place.

Further details on the closure can be found on the Cork City Council alerts page.

Debris on N40 Eastbound

Reports of debris, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy and Junction 10 Mahon (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 22 April at 07:07.

Roadworks on N40 Eastbound

Reports of roadworks, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between the start of N40 and Junction 3 (N71) Bandon Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 21 April at 21:00.

Debris in Jack Lynch Tunnel SB

Reports of debris (ratchet strap) in the left lane at the SB Bore entrance to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Take care on approach.

Breakdown on N40 Westbound

Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Jack Lynch Tunnel West Entrance and Junction 10 Mahon (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 21 April at 17:16.