Heavy rains cause flash flooding
National weather service, Met Eireann, had earlier issued a warning that spells of rain, heaviest over Connacht and Ulster, could give rise to a risk of localised flooding.
Motorists are being warned to take care after this morning's heavy rainfall caused flash flooding in some areas across the county.
The N3 Dublin Road outside of Cavan Town is currently one such area affected. The Cavan River runs to the rear of the local retail park where McDonalds and the NCT centre are located.
The area is prone to flooding after heavy rain, according to one local business.
National weather service, Met Eireann, had earlier issued a warning that spells of rain, heaviest over Connacht and Ulster, could give rise to a risk of localised flooding.
A spokesperson for Cavan County Council acknowledged the issue on the Dublin Road, stating that the "ongoing issues" will form part of a Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study into flooding in the region.
"There is some surface flooding on the Dublin Road, Cavan Town at Pullamore following heavy rainfall. Motorists are advised to exercise extreme caution in the vicinity. Ongoing issues with flooding in this area will form part of a Catchment Flood Risk Assessment and Management (CFRAM) study into flooding in the region, with a view to implementing an effective long-term solution."
Earlier this week almost half a million euro was allocated between eight projects in County Cavan for road projects, largely to prevent flooding and road closures.
Some €100,000 was been awarded to the Ballinagh to Arva Road at Lacken (L2503) to alter the level of the road to mitigate flooding and reduce road closure frequency. The money will also help to install two culverts.
A grant of €87,000 will go towards the L5548 Derryola to Cloverhill Road, again for flood measures works.
€80,000 has been awarded in respect of the L3006 at Stramaquerty; while €45,000 has been earmarked for measures on the L5539 - Quivvy to Corleggy stretch in the Belturbet area.
€40,000 each will be spent on three other stretches of road in the county - the L55321 (Drumard-Kilmore), L10301 (Derrymoney-Bawnboy) and the R165 (Carrickacroman-Seefin).
The latter project will focus on measures to protect against weather events such as embankment stability measures to protect the road and prevent slippage.
Lastly, €32,000 has been allocated for flood relief measures on the L6510 Glasdrumman - Poles.
Meanwhile, 21 projects in neighbouring Co Monaghan are set to benefit from a total of €310,000 under the scheme.