In response to the ongoing weather conditions and flooding throughout County Clare, Clare County Council has established an Emergency Call Centre for members of the public.
The emergency number – 1890 252 943 – has been established for members of the public to report blocked roads, fallen trees and flooding. The number will be operational from 5.30pm this evening (Saturday).
Tom Tiernan, Senior Engineer, Clare County Council said, "Many of the county's roads have been impacted by incessant rainfall which has led to the overflowing of a number of tributaries, streams and rivers. We are advising members of the public to avoid all travel other than when necessary while Met Éireann's Red Alert remains in place."
"Motorists are likely to encounter flooded roads that Council crews have not yet reached or have not been reported as flooded. Motorists are advised to not attempt to drive through flooded roads. The flooding situation on the county's road network is unlikely to improve until overnight and during Sunday," added Mr. Tiernan.
The following are among the roads which have been either closed to traffic or are likely to be closed due to flooding:
WEST AND NORTH CLARE: N85 north of Inagh (diversions via Inagh to Miltown), Belharbour, Tubber-Crusheen, Kilmihil-Cahermurphy (at Collins Bridge), Munnia (New Quay), Ballyvaughan-Corkscrew Hill, Caherfenick (Doonbeg), Mount Rivers (Doonbeg), Kinlea (R485), Kilrush-Cooraclare, Kilmihil-Knockalough, Cappagh.
ENNIS AND ENVIRONS: Ballyea-Darragh, Beechpark-Inch Bridge, Kilmaley-Connolly, Inchmore-Woodstock, Toonagh, Ballyogan (Quin)
EAST CLARE: Caher-Flagmount, Bridgetown-Broadford, O'Brien's Bridge-Killaloe, Scariff-Feakle, Scariff-Portumna on Galway side of the border, Kilmurry village, Cloonty and Woodpark (Mountshannon)
