Road closed due to flooding in Limerick

A SECTION of a rural road in east Limerick has been closed by Limerick City and County Council due to flooding this Friday afternoon.

A local authority spokesperson said a section of the L1126 in Moungfune, Murroe is flooded and a temporary road closure will be put in place.

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“Residents in the vicinity do have access to alternative routes via the L1127 Murroe or the R506 Cappanouk,” said the spokesperson.

Council staff have been in contact with the local community and made aware of the situation. 

“We expect the flooding to subside in due course. In the meantime, we will continue to monitor the road closely and will reopen it as soon as it is safe to do so,” said the council spokesperson.

Limerick city and county appears to have been relatively unscathed compared to other counties by Storm Amy thus far.

Limerick is currently under a Status Yellow wind warning which is in place until midnight. Met Eireann says the potential impacts of strong to near gale force and gusty southwesterly winds are difficult travelling conditions, debris, loose objects displaced and some fallen trees possible

Limerick Fire and Rescue has posted online the advice from the Office of Emergency Planning which is of particular relevance to those living in mountainous areas of West Limerick. 

“Stay clear of flooded roads and take a safer alternative route. 

“In the event of an emergency, ring 112/999b straight away.”