Major warning for Irish road users as busy motorway CLOSED after multi-vehicle collision & separate smash causes delays
The crash occurred on the M7/N7 westbound between Junction 22 (N62) and Junction 23 Moneygall this morning.
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Traffic bosses said that the 'road remains closed' following the incident
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Drivers were told that 'significant delays' to their journey
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All lanes have been affected.
And traffic bosses posted an update on
Posting on
"Road remains closed. Diversion in place via Old Roscrea Road."
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Drivers were told that "significant delays" to their journey will likely occur and that they should consider a different route.
Elsewhere in the country,
The M1 is a continuation of the busy
This morning, the thousands of commuters who use the
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Traffic bosses reported the crash between Junction 5 Balbriggan (South) and Junction4 Donabate (8 kilometres south of the Stamullen area).
They said: "Delays to your journey will occur. Consider a different journey route or start time.
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"When approaching the collision location, drive with caution, reduce your speed and obey instructions from emergency services."
And on the M50 southbound is facing major delays this morning following an incident between Junction 4 Ballymun and Junction 6 M50/N3, Dublin.
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But the incident has now been cleared, but drivers may still see some delays.
Traffic bosses also posted a congestion report on
Posting on
"Delays on routes around Dublin: M1 (S) J7 - J4, N3 (E) J3 - J2 N4 (E) J2 - J1, N7 (E) J2 - J1a.
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"Delay on routes around Cork: N40 (E) Jack Lynch Tunnel N28 Carrs Hill."
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The issue arose following a temporary speed limit which is in place due to "engineering works" between Portarlington and Monasterevin.
Posting on X, they said: "Delays are expected on services arriving in Heuston this morning.
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"6/8 minutes delays currently between Portarlington and Monasterevin.
"A temporary speed limit is in place due to engineering works in the area. Update to follow."
In another update on social media, Irish Rail bosses said that a temporary limit is in place near Athy.
As a result of this, delays are expected on some routes heading to Heuston this morning.
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They added: Update: 05:25am Galway to Heuston +8 minutes delayed.
"05:25am Limerick to Heuston +4 delayed. 5:55am Waterford to Heuston +6 delayed. 06:30 Carlow to Heuston +7 delayed.
"A temporary speed limit is in place near Athy. Earlier, a vehicle struck a bridge in the area. Services are moving on all routes."
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The crash occurred on the M7/N7 westbound
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