Major delays for Irish drivers due to M50 breakdown and animals on road as busy stretch closes from TODAY
IRISH commuters are being warned of large delays this morning across major networks.
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Irish drivers are being warned of delays this morning
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LiveDrive, took to social media to warn of some of hold ups facing drivers.
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, this morning, the account noted several different reasons for the delays.
First, they revealed that there was a breakdown on the M50 Northbound between J5 Finglas and J4 Ballymun in the left lane.
The breakdown has cleared, though drivers may still experience delays.
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There were animals on the M11/N11 at J12 in Newtownmountkennedy.
This has now been cleared, though again drivers may still be impacted.
On the N11 Northbound at J9 Glenview, there was a collision which has also been cleared.
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It occurred in the area between the Slip N3 and M50 South Lanes, with Slip 1 affected.
This has now been cleared, though it's important to keep it in mind if facing any delays.
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It comes as drivers are being reminded about a
The N72 at Military Road Junction in
It will close to eastbound traffic to facilitate
Drivers are
In a post on
Taking to X, formerly Twitter, the team wrote: "The N72 at Military Rd Junction will be closed on 27/28th May, to Eastbound traffic along the N72 to facilitate road repairs."
"Diversions via the N25. Drive with Caution."
DUBLIN CHANGES
Elsewhere,
It is part of the Dublin City Transport Plan 2023, and will see a huge change for
The change will be implemented at the junction of Westland Row and Pearse Street.
From today, only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to turn left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street.
And for general traffic, a new right turn for cars and delivery vans will be introduced at this junction.
The section of Pearse Street from Westland Row to Sandwith Street will be made two-way.
Despite the changes, existing traffic measures and access from Lombard Street East and Sandwith Street Upper will be maintained.
Access will be maintained to Westland Row for traffic due to the height of other railway bridges in the area.
This is to allow the use of Westland Row by high sided vehicles while making sure that public transport will be prioritised.
Drivers should be aware that Westland Row will no longer be a through route to Pearse Street.
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