Rolling Road Restrictions Now Under Way For Cork Mini Marathon

Rolling road restrictions are under way across Cork's southside for the Cork Mini Marathon, with closures continuing until 15:00. Allow extra time.

Cork Safety Alerts

20 Sep 2026 — 1 min read

Rolling traffic restrictions for today's Evening Echo Cork Mini Marathon are now under way across Cork city's southside, with further junctions due to close through the early afternoon.

Cork City Council has confirmed that closures have been in effect at the Marina Walk and Mill Road junction since 11:30 and will remain until 13:30. The Centre Park Road and Victoria Road roundabout junction is also currently restricted, from 12:00 to 13:30, while the Centre Park Road and Marquee Road junction is affected from 12:00 to 15:00.

Further restrictions are due to begin at 12:45 and run until 15:00, affecting the Monahan Road and Victoria Road roundabout junction, Monahan Road at Victoria Road, Rockfield Avenue at Church Road, Beaumont Drive at Beaumont Crescent, Maryville on Blackrock Road, and Churchyard Lane at Blackrock Road.

At Castle Road and Convent Avenue, also restricted from 12:45 to 15:00, all traffic will be diverted up Convent Road for the duration.

A restriction is also confirmed at the Church Road and Upper Beaumont Drive junction, though the council's notice does not specify a start or end time for this location.

Kennedy Quay at Victoria Road, Centre Park Road at Mill Road, and Blackrock Road at Church Road may also be affected between 12:00 and 15:00, at the discretion of An Garda Síochána.

Drivers in the Marina, Centre Park Road, Victoria Road, Monahan Road, Blackrock and Beaumont areas are advised to allow extra time or seek an alternative route while restrictions remain in place.

Full details are available via Cork City Council.

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