Galway City roads update following Storm Debi

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Galway City Council has issued an update on road closures in the city following damage caused overnight by Storm Debi.

City Council crews are out across the city, with community wardens calling to residents and businesses affected by flooding.

Roads are being cleared of trees, branches and other debris across the city.

The 11am update confirmed that Seapoint Promenade from Seapoint to the Business School remains inaccessible.

A lot of debris on the Prom is currently being cleared and two cars have to be removed from this area.

A cleanup is underway on Grattan Road and between Threadneedle Road and Seapoint.

Oranmore Coast Road was affected, but water has now receded.

Silverstrand remains closed.

An obstruction has now been cleared at Kingston, and flooding on Flood Street has now receded

A number of cars were damaged on the Long Walk and Claddagh and outside the Business School in Salthill.

Car parks remain closed including at Salthill, Tofts and Silverstrand.

Local access only is being permitted at Ballyloughane and people are advised to exercise extreme caution.

A number of traffic lights are also out across the city.