2018
W7372 : The Jack Lynch Tunnel, Cork
taken 6 years ago, near to Glanmire, Co Cork, Ireland
The Jack Lynch Tunnel, Cork
Approaching the end of the northbound bore of the Jack Lynch Tunnel (Irish: Tollán Sheáin Uí Loingsigh) which is an immersed tube tunnel Link
and is an integral part of the N40 southern ring road of Cork taking the road under the River Lee. Named after former Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, a native of Cork, the tunnel was completed in May 1999 and by 2015 it was carrying an average of 63000 vehicles per day.
The tunnel has two cells, the southbound and northbound bores, and a central bore for emergency use. Pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited from using the tunnel.
and is an integral part of the N40 southern ring road of Cork taking the road under the River Lee. Named after former Taoiseach, Jack Lynch, a native of Cork, the tunnel was completed in May 1999 and by 2015 it was carrying an average of 63000 vehicles per day.The tunnel has two cells, the southbound and northbound bores, and a central bore for emergency use. Pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited from using the tunnel.
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- Grid Square
- W7372, 6 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- David Dixon (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Tuesday, 19 June, 2018 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 7 July, 2018
- Subject Location
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Irish:
W 731 722 [100m precision]
WGS84: 51:54.1331N 8:23.4317W - Camera Location
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Irish: W 731 721
- View Direction
- North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
