THE ESB has confirmed to the Clare Crisis Management Centre that they are incrementally increasing the water flows at Parteen Weir from 2.30pm
onwards. A flood warning remains in place along the lower River Shannon owing to the increasing levels of water in the Shannon system.
The areas concerned are O’Briensbridge/Montpelier, Clonlara, Westbury and Shannon Banks. The emergency services are continuing to monitor the situation, in
conjunction with the ESB at Ardnacrusha.
Clare County Council has confirmed the Bridge at Sixmilebridge is now open for pedestrians only. Diversions remain in place for motorists. The R471
Shannon to Sixmilebridge Road – a diversion is in place at Ministers Cross along the L3040 to Bunratty. The R470 Newmarket on Fergus to Sixmilebridge
Road – diversion along L3020. The R470 – diversion in place through L7024 at Annamore Bridge.
O’Briensbridge from the air
