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The Irish Sun
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Delays after multi-vehicle crash on Dublin's M50 as animals block busy motorway & ‘avoid' alert issued after incident
DRIVERS across Dublin are facing severe delays this morning following two separate collisions impacting two busy Irish motorways. Motorists have been impacted by delays as animals block the road on a busy route whilst drivers on Dublin's Advertisement A This incident occurred between Junction 7 Lucan and Junction 9 Red Cow, with the hard shoulder impacted for A second collision occurred this morning on the M4/N4 in Dublin on the eastbound route. This occurred between Junction 4 Newcastle and Junction 3 Lucan. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS This incident has since been cleared but delays remain in place. Separately on the M4/N4, there was further disruption as This occurred between Junction 13 Correllstown and Junction 14 The Downs on the westbound route. The incident has since been cleared. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Drivers are being warned that traffic at the Watch as man drives E-scooter down Dublin's M50 in shock footage They warned: "Traffic is currently being metered in the South bore of Dublin Tunnel. Be patient, queue ahead!" Transport Infrastructure Ireland issued a stark warning to all motorists today following bad weather yesterday leaving hazardous driving conditions. They said: "Visibility is key! Foggy conditions require extra attention! Advertisement "Keep yourself and others safe by turning on your fog lights, reducing speed, and maintaining a safe distance. "Be the driver you'd want beside you. Safety is in your hands!" M50 DELAYS There is currently congestion hitting the M50 in On the northbound route, there is congestion between Junction 9 (N7) Red Cow and Junction 6 M50/N3, between Junction 9 (N7) Red Cow and Junction 7 M50/N4 and between Junction 11 (N81) Advertisement On the southbound route, there is a traffic build-up between Junction 3 M1/M50 and Junction 5 M50/N2, between Junction 4 'AVOID AREA' Drivers in Co Cavan have also been urged to "avoid" a busy route leading into a town following a road incident. The incident, which involved an e-scooter, saw a child and a teenager rushed to hospital. Gardai and emergency services attended the scene on the N87 near Black Ridge roundabout in Ballyconnell at around 7:15pm. Advertisement The road remains closed for a technical examination this morning and local diversions are in place. A spokesperson for Cavan County Council said: "Following a traffic accident at the roundabout on the approach to Ballyconnell, the N87 is currently closed temporarily. "Motorists are advised to avoid the area for the present." 1 The M50 has been hit with delays Credit: Paddy Cummins - The Sun Dublin Advertisement
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Traffic chaos after rush hour crash on Dublin's M50 motorway as ‘debris on road' causes delays on another busy route
MOTORISTS are facing major delays this morning following a collision on a busy Irish motorway. Advertisement Drivers on Dublin's The incident occurred on the southbound route between Junction 7 Lucan and Junction 9 Red Cow. The Also on the M50 northbound between the same junctions, there was debris on the road. Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS This cause delays to occur on lane one. There was also debris on the road this morning on the M4/N4 westbound between Junction 3 Lucan and Junction 4 Newcastle, impacting lane one. On the M6/N6 eastbound, animals were spotted blocking parts of the road at Junction 8 Congestion remains on Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN Latest Latest Transport Infrastructure Ireland said: "Some delays to your journey may occur. "When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution." PUBLIC TRANSPORT DELAYS Commuters on A number of buses have been cancelled today for passengers. Advertisement The 11am Route 2 service from Wexford to Dublin Airport has been cancelled, as has the 3pm from Route 133 has also seen cancellations, with the 6.15am from Dublin to The 245 from Over on Advertisement This service is now running approximately 15 minutes behind schedule. 1 Traffic has hit Dublin's M50 Credit: Paddy Cummins - The Sun Dublin
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
‘Drive with caution' alert for Irish motorists amid two major M50 obstructions as Irish Rail issue bank holiday update
ROAD users have been warned to expect delays after a breakdown on the M50 caused traffic to build this morning. The obstruction is sitting on the Off-Slip at J13 headed southbound on the busy Advertisement 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." Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS 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. Advertisement Most read in Motors 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. I'm an Irish driving instructor and here is why your friends are failing the test 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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement Drivers are advised to again exercise caution. BANK HOLDIAY RAIL CHANGES And The switch is due to engineering works on the lines over the long weekend. The below routes can expect changes: Advertisement 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." 1 There are a number of M5O delays to watch for this morning Credit: Paddy Cummins - The Sun Dublin
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major warning as pedestrian spotted crossing Dublin's busy M50 motorway & commuters hit with Bus Eireann cancellations
DRIVERS on one of Dublin's busiest motorways have been issued a warning this morning after a pedestrian was spotted crossing the road. The warning was issued early this morning following reports of a pedestrian attempting to cross Advertisement The incident has been cleared since, but a warning remains in place for The crossing was spotted on the northbound route of the Transport Infrastructure Ireland reminded drivers that "safety is in your hands". Elsewhere, there is debris on the road along the M7/N7 eastbound causing disruptions for drivers. Advertisement READ MORE IN MOTORS This is located between Junction 4 Rathcoole and Junction 3 Citywest. TII said: "When approaching the area please drive with caution and reduce your speed." On the M11/N11, a deceased animal, which has since been removed, also caused chaos for motorists. This was located between Junction 12 Newtownmountkennedy and Junction 13 Newcastle on the southbound route, with lane two impacted. Advertisement MOST READ ON THE IRISH SUN A number of commuters are also seeing disruptions this morning as Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads The 260 from P Place to The 7.10am 220x from Crosshaven to MTU is also cancelled, along with the NX at 7.42am from Dublin to Route 212 is seeing disruptions between 9.30am and 7.30pm today due to a road closure on Castle Road. Advertisement Bus Eireann said: "Cork City Council have advised that to facilitate roadworks, Castle Road will be closed from the junction with Ringmahon Road to the junction with Ferney Road, from Tuesday, 22nd April to Friday, 25th April, inclusive, from 09:30hrs to 19:30hrs daily. COMMUTER CHAOS "As a result, Route 212 will operate via Ringmahon Road for the duration of the closure. "An Garda Siochana will be placing cordons in locations around Pairc Ui Chaoimh on next Sunday 27th of April from 11.00 to approx. 19.00." These will be located at Advertisement They added: "As a result, Route 212 will operate via the Blackrock Road while diversions are in place. "Bus Eireann regrets any inconvenience this may cause to our passengers." 1 The person was attempting to cross the motorway Credit: Paddy Cummins - The Sun Dublin
