Providing up to date information on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Project and Traffic Conditions around the works.
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This short video highlights some of the more visible elements of the Dunkettle Interchange Advance Works, following the route of what will be Cork to Dublin slip road. A fully segregated cycle/walkway is visible on the left.
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The installation of the remaining 27.5m bridge beams last night marks another significant milestone for the DKI Upgrade Shceme. These beams will form the core stucture supporting the proposed N40/ M8 freeflow link.
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The delivery and installation of 27.5m bridge beams over the Cork to Middleton/ Cobh Railwayline marks a significant milestone for the DKI Upgrade Scheme. Night works will continue as to avoid traffic and rail disruptions.
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🚗🚲🚶♀️ New routes opening at
#Dunkettle
later this morning.
1. Freeflow eastbound clip road (No cyclists/pedestrians) Linking the N8 eastbound from Tivoli with the Glanmire-Glounthaune road near Gaelscoil Uí Drisceoil;
We’re looking forward to a big step next week on the
#Dunkettle
Interchange, installing bridge beams over the railway line. The first beams will be delivered between 06:00 & 08:00 on Friday morning. You may encounter minor delays due to these oversized loads.
@TIITraffic
General Update:
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All of the new link roads which were scheduled to open this morning have been made live to traffic. The temporary diversions which were in place are now being removed also. Please take care as motorists become accustomed to the new layouts.
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There will be several deliveries of bridge beams throughout today as of 9.00AM. These beams will form the remaining core structure supporting the proposed N40/ M8 freeflow link.
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Lane restrictions, and a local diversion via the Dunkettle (Tivoli) Roundabout, will be in place at the
#Dunkettle
Interchange overnight, from 21:00 to 05:00 to facilitate installation of concrete bridge beams over the interchange, our last major work item for 2021.
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Preparations are proceeding well ahead of the switchover of M8 southbound traffic onto the new bridge at the
#Dunkettle
interchange over the weekend. Flyover video of the new route below, and photo of the new lane layout.
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Before, During, and After: 115 Tonne section of the old M8 Bridge Deck over the Cork-Midleton Railway being removed by a 750-Tonne rated crane last night under a railway track possession. To continue by night for the next two weeks.
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The delivery of Bridge Beams will continue through the Dunkettle Interchange following evening rush hour over the next three nights. From 8pm each night, you may encounter minor delays due to the delivery of these oversized loads. Take care on approach!
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The view eastward, looking along the Cork-Midleton railway line at
#Dunkettle
. Current M8 alignment crossing the railway at centre, deck of old M8 crossing removed by 750 tonne mobile crane this week in foreground.
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The delivery of Bridge Beams will continue through the Dunkettle Interchange following evening rush hour tonight. From 7.30pm, you may encounter minor delays due to the delivery of these oversized loads. Take care on approach!
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Today's works have reached completion and the N8 / N25 Westbound has re-opened to traffic ahead of schedule. The patience of the travelling public during this short-term closure is greatly appreciated by the DKI Upgrade Construction Team.
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A reminder that the N25 Westbound Diverge to the Dunkettle Interchange Roundabout will be fully closed today, Saturday 24th June 2023. Traffic on the N25 Westbound wishing to head to the tunnel or the M8 will be diverted through Little Island via the R623.
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The M8 Southbound lane closure is now in place from approximately 1.5 kilometres prior to the
#dunkettle
Interchange. Take care on approach and expect queues at peak times.
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look out for the first of our portal gantries erected on the N40 approach to JLT last night. Will support electronic info signs, lane control signs, cctv and overheight vehicle detection equipment, as well as fixed directional signage for the upgraded interchange.
The night installation of the first group of Phase 2 Variable Message Sign supporting frames commenced this week. When commissioned, these VMS signs will tie into the existing Journey Time and Alert systems.
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The delivery of Bridge Beams will continue through the Dunkettle Interchange following evening rush hour tonight and tomorrow night. From 8pm each night, you may encounter minor delays due to the delivery of these oversized loads. Take care on approach!
@TIITraffic
General Update:
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There has been an incident with a minor collision on the northern side of the Dunkettle Interchange Roundabout at the turn-off to the M8 northbound. Motorists should approach with caution
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The M8 Southbound is now closed at Junction 18 (Glanmire) with a diversion in place through Glanmire. The route will reopen by 12:00 noon tomorrow following a realignment of the approach to the
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Interchange as part of upgrade works.
N40 Update: The new link road between the Tunnel and the M8 Northbound has been opened to traffic overnight. Please take care on approach as motorists become accustomed to the new layout.
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We were delighted to have hosted
@sharon_lehane
and the winning teams from the marketing challenge in
@CIT_ie
for the Dunkettle Interchange Project yesterday morning.
It was a pleasure to get to work with such an engaging, enthusiastic group of students.
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@tmfcork
M8 Update: M8 update: Motorists will see some very large concrete bridge beams being placed by crane immediately adjacent to the M8 southbound tonight, starting at 7:00pm. This will have no impact on traffic.
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See today's Progress Update on the Dunkettle Interchange Upgrade Project in relation to Links Opening Event this Sunday, 09th of July 2023:
Visit our YouTube page for the videos:
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The M8 will be reduced to one lane on the southbound approach to
#dunkettle
at 10am Thursday the 27th January. The 'Ibis' slip-road from the L-2998 to the M8 will be temporarily closed from the same time until Sunday the 6th February 2022.
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The western section of the Dunkettle Interchange Roundabout will be closed tonight, Wednesday 21st of December from 21:30 to 05:00, to allow for the installation of beams for Structure St08. Lane restrictions and local diversions will be in place.
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Reminder that the process to switch M8 Southbound traffic on to the new bridge structure begins at 10:00am tomorrow morning, after the morning peak with traffic reduced to 1 lane, and the 'Ibis' slip road closed for 10 days.
For more detail on what is a significant milestone on the
#dunkettle
upgrade project, see further info and summary video of the changes motorists can expect over the coming days;
(1/3) Reminder: The R623 western exit from Little Island was closed permanently last night. Traffic will be diverted through Junction 2 at the Little Island Interchange until Sunday morning, 09th of July 2023 after the Links opening.
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M8 Update:
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M8 now closed in both directions to facilitate install of a gantry over the carriageway as part of Dunkettle Advanced ITS works. To re-open at 06:00am.
@tiitraffic
The approach to the DKI Rdbt from the M8 Southbound has been realigned overnight. Both lanes have been shifted to the east directly in advance of the Rdbt. Please take care on approach as motorists become accustomed to the temporary layout
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@EoinBearla
N40 Update:
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The left hand lane on the N40 northbound approach to the DKI Rdbt from the Jack Lynch Tunnel will be closed for the coming days. Motorists should expect delays and where possible use the N8 outbound also as an alternative route from the city to both the…
#corktraffic
There is a new road layout in place on the N25 eastbound overhead the DKI Rdbt. Traffic has been switched from lane 2 to lane 1. Please drive carefully on approach as motorists become used to the new traffic management layout.
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There is a new lane configuration this morning on the approach to the Tunnel from the DKI Rdbt. Both lanes have been relocated to the West along with the traffic lights. Please take care on approach to the new road layout.
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M8 Update:
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traffic The new free flow link road between the N25 eastbound and the M8 northbound is now open to traffic. Motorists are urged to exercise particular caution as the new road layout becomes established over the coming days.
(1/3) Reminder: The R623 western exit from Little Island will permanently close tonight, at 20:00 Thurs 6th July 2023. Traffic will be diverted through Junction 2 at Little Island Interchange until Sun morn, 9th of July 2023 after the Link openings
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N40 Update:
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Emergency Services are at the scene of a road traffic incident on the N40 Westbound, near the Mahon Interchange, which causing queues back through the Dunkettle Interchange
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(2/3) Reminder: The N25 westbound diverge to the DKI Rdbt will permanently close tonight at 20:00, Thursday 06th July 2023. Traffic heading for the M8 / Dublin will be diverted via the Tivoli Rdbt and back onto free flow Link U
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this gantry was installed on the Ballincollig bypass last night. It will support an electronic Variable Message Sign. Part of the Intelligent Transport System (ITS) being provided to communicate to motorists in advance of Dunkettle main works.
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The N25 eastbound will be fully closed between the Glanmire (Tivoli) Roundabout and the Dunkettle Interchange from 22:00 to 05:00 tonight, Tuesday the 03rd of October 2023, with traffic diverted through Glanmire.
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N25 Update:
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There is a new lane configuration in place on the N25 eastbound from this morning between the DKI Rdbt and the Little Island FLyover. Please take care on approach as motorists become accustomed to the new road layout.
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There is a new road layout in place on the N25 eastbound overhead the DKI Rdbt. Traffic has been switched from lane 2 to lane 1. Please drive carefully on approach as motorists become used to the new traffic management layout.
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Works have been completed ahead of schedule on the weekend watermain diversion works at the Dunkettle Interchange, and all lanes on the slip road from the N25 westbound have been reopened.
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N25 Update: There is a new lane configuration in place on the N25 Westbound this morning on the approach to the diverge to the DKI Rdbt from Little Island. Traffic intending to head for the N40 / M8 should keep in the left hand lane. Traffic intending to head to the N8 should u…
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The link road from the N40 Eastbound to the N25 Eastbound (Midleton/Waterford) will be closed from 21:00 to 05:00 tonight, Monday 29th Jan '24 with traffic diverted via the Glanmire (Tivoli) Roundabout.
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General Update:
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The M8 northbound has now reopened to traffic on a new temporary two-lane alignment over the new bridge ST08. M8 northbound motorists are advised to take particular care over the coming days as the new alignment becomes established.
There is a new lane configuration in place on the N25 Westbound on the approach to the diverge to the DKI Rdbt from Little Island. Traffic heading for N40/M8 use left hand lane. Traffic heading for N8 use right hand lane. Please approach with caution.
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Motorists are reminded to allow extra time for their journey if using the M8 southbound during morning peak from tomorrow Monday 31st Jan. Watch the video here to familiarise yourself with the route, and lane layout at the lights at interchange.
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There will be lane restrictions on the N25 Eastbound in the Dunkettle Interchange area from 21:00 to 05:00 tonight, Monday the 08th of January 2024, for drainage works.
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the Ibis slip road from the L2998 Glanmire-Glounthaune has now reopened as scheduled. Motorists on the slip and the M8 Southbound should expect merging traffic on the approach to
#dunkettle
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An Garda Síochána are at the scene of a road traffic incident on the N40 Westbound, beyond the Bloomfield Interchange, which is blocking one lane and causing queues back through the Dunkettle Interchange
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The live traffic cameras on the Dunkettle website are now in full working order and all cameras are showing a live feed. The Journey Times continue to show real-time data.
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This can be viewed at
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The N25 Westbound will be closed at the Dunkettle Interchange to the Tivoli Rdbt tonight from 21:30-05:00 Mon 11th Sept '23. Traffic will be diverted via the N40/Tunnel and the N27/South Link Road.
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(3/3) Reminder: Two lane access to the Tunnel / N40 Westbound from the N25 Westbound diverge will remain until Sun morn, 9th of July 2023. After this, traffic wishing to head for the Tunnel / N40 Westbound will use the new Link K.
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There is a new road layout in place on the N25 eastbound overhead the DKI Rdbt. Traffic has been switched from lane 2 to lane 1. Please drive carefully on approach as motorists become used to the new traffic management layout.
@tiitraffic
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The N25 Westbound will be fully closed from 21:00 tonight, Friday 23rd June 2023 until 06:00 Saturday 24th June 2023. Traffic will be diverted through Little Island via the R623
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@corkbeo
N25 Update:
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There will be lane closures on the N25 Westbound tonight, Tuesday 04th July 2023, from 21:00 to 05:00, in the Dunkettle Interchange area. Local diversions will be in place through the Interchange Roundabout.
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2. North-South two-way route incorporating segregated cycle/pedestrian facility, connecting the Glanmire-Glonthaune road to the R623 regional road in Little Island via the new bridge over the N25
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The earlier road traffic incident on the M8 northbound near Junction 18 (Glanmire North) is causing queues back to the Dunkettle Interchange. An alternative route through Glanmire on the R639 is advised.
@TIITraffic
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There is a new lane configuration in place on the N25 Westbound diverge for the N40 / Tunnel.
Please take care on approach as motorists become accustomed to the new layout.
@tiitraffic
@CorkSafetyAlert
@corkbeo
N40 Update: The left hand lane on the N40 northbound approach to the Dunkettle Interchange from the Jack Lynch Tunnel remains closed - 3 lanes remain open. Motorists should allow additional time for their journeys.
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