Major tunnel used by thousands of Irish drivers to close for HOURS next week with diversions in place
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Dublin Port Tunnel is set to close next week
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Dublin Port Tunnel is set to close temporarily on two nights next week to allow for essential maintenance works.
The full closures will both run overnight from Wednesday, July 30 to Friday, August 1.
And
The tunnel will be closed from 21:30 to 04:30 on both nights before reopening each morning.
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All HGVs must use Alfie Byrne Road when travelling to or from Dublin Port from the north of the city during these times.
Electronic Message Signs will direct
Dublin Port Tunnel said on their website: 'Tunnel users are advised that during closures all HGVs must use Alfie Byrne Road travelling to or from Dublin Port from the north city.
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'Please follow Electronic Message Signs located at Poplar Row and East Wall Road.'
Only cars are permitted to use East Wall Road between Alfie Byrne Road and Poplar Row while the tunnel is closed.
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Road signage will be in place to guide and divert
Motorists are now being advised to check the Dublin Tunnel website for real-time updates before travelling.
They added: 'Only cars are allowed to use East Wall Road between Alfie Byrne Road and Poplar Row.'
MOTOR BRAND RECALL
Meanwhile, Irish car owners of a popular motor brand have been warned to
Citroen C3 and DS 3
The Road Safety Authority shared the warning on
The recall affects certain Citroen C3, C-Zero and DS 3 models as their Takata airbags could burst with excessive force if they deploy in a crash.
'DO NOT DRIVE'
The RSA said: 'Important notice for owners of a Citroen C3 and DS 3.
'Citroen/DS Ireland have asked vehicle owners of certain Citroen C3 and DS 3 models to stop driving their vehicle until the airbags have been replaced by a dealership.'
This deterioration could make the inflator explode more violently than intended, leading to pieces of metal striking the driver or passengers.
The RSA said this fault can cause serious or even
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