Cork’s Lee Road closed after flooding

Mon, 07 Dec, 2015 - 22:02

The Lee Road in Cork has been closed this evening, although the city centre appears to have avoided any major flooding.

CORK CITY: Due to flooding, the Lee Rd has been closed near the Waterworks. Gardaí are at the scene. https://t.co/xIOpAb4ktr
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) December 7, 2015

It was revealed earlier today that the ESB would release water from its hydroelectric dam in Co Cork.

Statement from #Cork city council #flood #StormDesmond pic.twitter.com/BUlsdREZCA
— Eoin English (@EoinBearla) December 7, 2015

There had been fears that the Kingsley hotel, located on the Carrigrohane Road, may fall victim to the flooding.

The building was severely damaged in a previous flood.

However, the five-star hotel reassured customers that it was business as usual.

@RunDmcCork @OliviaTrought thanks for the tweet. All fine here, serving dinner in our bistro and fishers bar tonight.
— The Kingsley (@KingsleyHotel) December 7, 2015

The adjoinging Lee Fields area remains significantly flooded, however.

The view from the city end of the Lee Rd across the flooding river to the .@KingsleyHotel & .@Corkcoco HQ #Cork pic.twitter.com/LlpAzfc6bk
— Eoin English (@EoinBearla) December 7, 2015

A flood risk remains, but it is thought that the city centre will not be significantly impacted.

Southerly gales continue tonight with rain hitting already saturated ground. Continued flood risk ⚠️💦💨 pic.twitter.com/XIBec2zStW
— Deric (@deric_tv) December 7, 2015

Elsewhere, in Bandon, organisers have hailed the turnout as residents protested the lack of prevention measures after recent floods caused significant damage in the Co Cork town.