A number of roads in Galway City and County have been closed due to being rendered impassable today as Storm Amy rages.
A status Orange wind warning is currently in place for Galway, with gale or near gale force winds expected until 10pm tonight.
Flooding and fallen trees or debris have rendered many roads in Galway either completely impassable or partially blocked today.
The following roads have been affected thus far:
Galway City
- Flood Street has been closed due to surface water flooding. Diversions are now in place
- There will be no access to city centre via Wolfe Tone Bridge
Car parks in Galway City along the coast are also all closed today until further notice.
Galway County
Road Unpassable/Closed
- N59 east and west of Kylemore Abbey
- R341 at Ballinafad Church
- R336 (Screebe to Maam Cross), ~2km north of Screebe Waterfall
- R344 near Gleninagh Cottage, Inagh Valle
Roads Passable with Extreme Care
- N59 at Killeen House, Rahoon – Westbound lane flooded
- N59 near Pine Island Viewpoint (close to Junction with R341 Roundstone Road) – Temporary traffic lights in operation
- R336 between Maam and Leenaun (near Breenaun) – Tree down – Blocked for high-sided vehicles, cars can pass.
- R336 near Ulta Beaga
- R336 at Camus Lake
