Recap: N27 South Road Reopens After Cork Traffic Chaos

Road reopens The N27 southbound has reopened between the Boreenmanna Road and the Kinsale Road Roundabout after the scene was cleared. Traffic is now flowing freely in both directions. Rain to spread over Cork The latest forecast from Met Éireann show more rain is due to push in over Cork as the evening moves on, making for more difficult conditions for motorists. Gardaí confirm crash An Garda Siochána has confirmed officers are at the scene of the crash. A spokesperson told CorkBeo: "Gardaí are currently at the scene of a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the South Link Road in Cork city that occurred at approximately 4:50pm this afternoon, Sunday 18th January 2025. "No further details are available at this time." Traffic backed up into the city Google Traffic Maps show the backlog of cars is stretcing from the Boreenmanna Road, where the closure starts, back into the city centre. Closed as far as KRR The southbound lanes of the N27 have been closed from the Boreenmanna Road exit as far as the Kinsale Road Roundabout. Southbound lanes closed Gardai have closed a section of the N27 south link road heading from the city centre to the Kinsale Road Roundabout. Traffic is currently being redirected through Mahon, with long queues beginning to form. Emergency services are on the scene Crews from An Garda Síochána, the National Ambulance Service and Cork City Fire Brigade are on the scene of the two-car collision.