‘Drive with caution' alert for Irish motorists amid two major M50 obstructions as Irish Rail issue bank holiday update
The obstruction is sitting on the Off-Slip at J13 headed southbound on the busy
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The breakdown was reported just before 9am this morning.
Transport bosses warned delays to journeys may occur as a result.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland said: "When approaching the breakdown location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.
"Minor delays to your journey may occur."
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And debris headed on to the M50 is also causing a problem for motorists this morning.
The debris is sitting on the M2/N2 between N2 to M50 On-Slip,J5.
Traffic bosses warn: "When approaching the area please drive with caution and reduce your speed."
The debris is sitting sitting southbound and impacting Lane 2.
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Amid these obstructions heavy traffic has built on the M50.
Southbound congestion sits between J12 Firhouse and J13 Dundrum, J11 Tallaght and J13 Dundrum, between J6 M50/N3 and J9 Red Cow and between J5 M50/N2 and J7 M50/N4.
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There is also traffic sitting between Between J5 M50/N2 and J6 M50/N3 headed southbound.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland have issued some advice for drivers who find themselves stuck in traffic this morning.
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They said: "Some delays to your journey may occur.
"When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution."
Elsewhere on the roads this morning debris in
The debris is sitting on the M7/N7 westbound between J19 M7/M8 and J21 Borris-in-Ossory.
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Drivers are advised to again exercise caution.
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The switch is due to engineering works on the lines over the long weekend.
The below routes can expect changes:
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Cork-Mallow Sat 3rd and Sun 4th of May
Rosslare & DART services Sat 3rd, Sun 4th and Mon 5th of May
NO DART services between GCD & Greystones
Irish Rail added on social media: "Service alterations and amendments are in place."
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There are a number of M5O delays to watch for this morning
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