Traffic Disruption Expected Across Cork Tomorrow Due to Fuel Protest Convoys
Fuel protest convoys planned across Cork tomorrow morning. Expect significant delays, especially around the Jack Lynch Tunnel and South Ring Road. Allow extra time for journeys.
A nationwide fuel protest over rising fuel prices is planned for Tuesday 7 April, with multiple slow-moving convoy routes expected across Cork. Significant traffic disruption is likely, particularly during the morning rush.
The following rolling convoy routes have been announced for the Cork area:
- Ballincollig to Jack Lynch Tunnel and return
- Watergrasshill to Jack Lynch Tunnel and return
- Midleton to Little Island and return
- Mallow to Blarney and return
- Macroom Bypass and return
- Clonakilty to Skibbereen and return
Convoys are expected to begin gathering from 7:00am, with routes moving off at various times through the morning.
Motorists should expect slow-moving traffic, heavy congestion, and knock-on delays across the wider city network, particularly around the Jack Lynch Tunnel, N40 South Ring Road, and main approach roads into Cork city.
The protest is separate from the Irish Road Haulage Association, which suspended its own planned action last month to allow for talks with the Transport Minister.
If you have work, or appointments tomorrow morning, please allow extra travel time or consider alternative routes where possible.
We will update as more information becomes available.