Busy Dublin road used by thousands of drivers set to close for one week with diversions in place
Dublin City Council has alerted
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Dublin's Oriel Street Upper road will close on Wednesday
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Oriel Street Upper in Dublin 1 is set to temporarily close this week for carriageway improvement works.
The closure is taking place daily from 8am to 6pm between Wednesday this week on July 16 and Wednesday, July 23.
Motorists are being warned that it affects the stretch of Oriel Street Upper between Sheriff Street Lower and Seville Place.
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'Date – Wednesday 16th July 2025 to Wednesday 23rd July 2025.'
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the closure and local access will be facilitated where possible from each closure point.
Traffic marshals will be stationed on-site to assist with diversions and ensure access where needed.
For vehicles arriving from Sheriff Street Lower, diversions will send traffic toward Commons Street, North Wall Quay and Guild Street.
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Those approaching from Guild Street will instead be redirected via North Wall Quay and Commons Street.
Clear signage will be in place to guide motorists and drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys.
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Dublin City Council added: 'Pedestrian access will be facilitated at all times.
'Traffic marshals will manage closure points during works.'
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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have asked vehicle owners of certain Citroen C3 and DS 3 models to stop driving their vehicle until the airbags have been replaced by a dealership.'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
They said: 'Takata airbags may deteriorate over time, particularly in warm, humid climates.
'This could cause the airbag to burst with too much force in the event of an accident, which could lead to serious or even fatal injuries in the worst-case scenario.'
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