The latest update on roads and public transport for Galway

The N17 is open to two way traffic all the way, but has a lot of surface water.

N84 is one lane traffic at McGaughs Garden Centre – there is a stop/go system in place, giving priority to those traveling out of town this evening.

For those traveling Monivea direction, use M6 as far as Athenry, R339 to Monivea is closed from Carnmore Cross to Coosaun Cross except for local access, and there will be Gardai in duty at these locations.

Many local roads around the County are closed, and more are being closed as necessary.

Please remember that there are Council staff, Civil Defence, Fire Service and other emergency services out working on the roads, so drive cautiously.

Commuters in Galway are facing severe travel disruptions this evening as rising flood waters are affecting public transport services across Galway.

Bus Eireann says it’s been in contact with Galway Gardaí, after the Clare River burst its banks again at Carnmore and in Claregalway.

Delays are expected on routes through Carnmore and Claregalway this evening – including routes 52 and 64.

In addition the 425A route from Galway to Mountbellew will be diverted via Athenry between 4pm and 5.35pm today.

Donellans Cross, Carnmore Cross and Casla will be without a service as a result.

The same diversion is expected for the 6.40 Mountbellew to Galway service tomorrow morning.

Delays are also expected on route 432 due to rising water levels at the Clare River.