Works are currently underway to resolve an overflow of wastewater which has led to flooding of roads in the vicinity of the Atlantic Pond area in County Cork, Uisce Éireann has announced.

The water industry company's incident management team is liaising with the EPA and Cork City Council in relation to this incident, and tankers are on site removing excess wastewater overflows.

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As a result of the issue, a traffic management plan being put in place. Various streets in the area also remain closed after consultation with Cork City Council and An Garda Siochána. The areas impacted by road closures are Monaghan Road and Centre Park Road.

Uisce Éireann has requested that those travelling within the area take alternative routes while work is ongoing.