Access route to Old Kenmare Road reopens following major work

The access road to Torc Mountain and the Old Kenmare Road in Killarney has reopened following road improvement works costing €382,000 euro.

The road, known locally as Tanks Road, runs from the N71 junction near Torc Waterfall to the upper car park in Torc.

It’s been closed to all traffic since the 17^th of May to facilitate substantial reconstruction work.

A new bridge has also been installed at Core’s Cascade, along the Old Kenmare Road.

Work on the popular walking route has been finished ahead of schedule for the summer season.