The Jack Lynch Tunnel
The Jack Lynch Tunnel is an immersed tube tunnel and an integral part of the N40 southern ring road of Cork. The Tunnel is named after former Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, a native of Cork.
It takes the road under the River Lee. North of the Tunnel, the ring-road joins the M8 motorway to Dublin (north) and N8 road to the city centre (west), with the N25 commencing east to Waterford.
There are six emergency exits in each traffic bore for pedestrians that lead into the central bore (pedestrian exit), the exit doors are at each end of the central bore.
Next Tunnel Closures
Mon 10th Jan, 21:00 – Tues 11th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Tues 11th Jan, 21:00 – Wed 12th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Wed 12th Jan, 21:00 – Thurs 13th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Thur 13th Jan, 21:00 – Fri 14th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Mon 17th Jan, 21:00 – Tue 18th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Tues 18th Jan, 21:00 – Wed 19th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Wed 19th Jan, 21:00 – Thur 20th Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
Thur 20th Jan, 21:00 – Fri 21st Jan, 04:00 - Full Tunnel Closure
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do I do if I breakdown?
There are a number of SOS phones located at 50 meter intervals through Jack Lynch Tunnel. These phones provide a direct link to our Tunnel Control Room which will provide assistance.
What is the height of Jack Lynch Tunnel?
The maximum height of Jack Lynch Tunnel is 4.65 meters.
Are pedestrians and cyclists permitted in Jack Lynch Tunnel?
No, pedestrians and cyclists are strictly not permitted in Jack Lynch Tunnel.
What is the speed limit through Jack Lynch Tunnel?
The speed limit is 80kph through Jack Lynch Tunnel.
