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‘Expect delay’ warning for Irish drivers after single-vehicle crash on busy motorway amid public transport cancellations

IRISH drivers have been warned to “expect delays” this morning following a single-vehicle collision on a busy Irish motorway.

Commuters on a number of public transport routes are also being impacted this morning by further delays and cancellations.

Bus Éireann buses at Dublin's Busaras.
Bus Eireann has confirmed that some services has been disrupted this morning
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Drivers have been warned to expect delays this morning
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Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned that a crash on the M11/N11 is causing significant delays.

The collision occurred on the M11/N11 northbound between Junction 16 Wicklow (North) and Junction 15 Ashford (near Rathnew).

TII said: “Some delays to your journey may occur.

“When approaching the collision location, drive with caution, reduce your speed and please obey instructions from emergency services.”

Another multi-vehicle collision took place on the M1/N1 southbound between Junction 7 Julianstown and Junction 6 Balbriggan, about 3 kilometres south of the Stamullen area.

Drivers have been urged to take a different route or start time.

Traffic bosses took to social media to post the update to road users.

Posting on X, they said: “Collision on M1 J06 – BALBRIGGAN (southbound) Lanes affected: Lane 2.

There are also further delays this morning after a crash on the M50 southbound between Junction 10 and Junction 12 Dundrum, Dublin.


The incident has since been cleared but delays remain in place for drivers.

And traffic bosses warned of a breakdown involving a heavy good vehicle on the M7/N7 eastbound.

The collision occurred on the M7(E) On-Slip,J16.

TII added: “When approaching the breakdown location, drive with caution and reduce your speed.

“Due to the impact of the breakdown, delays to your journey will occur.

“Consider a different journey start time or route.”

PUBLIC TRANSPORT IMPACTS

Bus Eireann has confirmed that some services has been disrupted this morning.

The 09:20am service from Ratoath to Dublin has been cancelled, with Bus Eireann apologising for any inconvenience caused.

And the 9am 167 service from Ardee to Dundalk has also been cancelled.

The 08:09am 109 service from Kells to Dublin has also seen a cancellation.

A number of delays have occurred on train routes across the country, with Irish Rail confirming impacts to passengers.

The 07:35am Heuston/Westport service is currently 20 to 25 minutes behind the schedule.

And some services operating between Sallins/Hazelhatch may experience delays as a result.

The 08:12am Newbridge/Heuston service is expected to start from Sallins this morning due to a train being stopped between Sallins/Hazelhatch, which is causing delays to services from Heuston.

And the 07:35am Heuston/Westport service is currently stopped between Sallins and Hazelhatch due to a technical issue onboard.

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