IRISH commuters have been faced with multiple traffic disruptions this morning.
And it comes as Dublin Tunnel confirm they are set to close in full later today.
Live Drive have alerted motorists that multiple sets of traffic lights on major Dublin roads are out of order.
Light are out at the R139 and M1/M50 junctions and on the junction of Cookstown Road / Maplewood Road.
Motorists are being advised to “take extra care in the area”.
And there is major congestion on the M50 Northbound with drivers advised to “expect delays”.
This traffic build up is impacting stretches of road from J14 Dun Laoghaire to J3 M1/M50 and J5 M50/N2 .
Transport Infrastructure Ireland advise: “Some delays to your journey may occur.
“When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.”
And outside Dublin, a multi-vehicle collision is causing further obstructions for road users.
The crash was reported between J7 Kill and J6 Castlewarden on the M7/N7 eastbound just before 9.30am.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned: “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.”
And further complications for motorists are set to come later today as the Dublin Tunnel closes in full.
It will close at 9.30pm and reopen at 4.30am.
All northbound HGV & Bus traffic are asked to travel via Alfie Byrne Road.
Updating social media users the the closure Dublin Tunnel said: “The Dublin Tunnel will be closed tonight, Monday.
“Full Tunnel Closure – 21:30 to 04:30.
“All northbound HGV & Bus traffic please route via Alfie Byrne Road.
“Drive with care!”
LUAS DISRUPTION
And commuters were faced with major delays earlier this morning as an operational issue left “no service” for Luas users between Parnell and St. Stephen’s Green.
The major disruption was due to an operational issue on the Green Line.
Posting on X, formerly Twitter, they said: “Passengers, please be advised there is currently no service between Parnell and St. Stephen’s Green due to a operational issue.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
In the past hour all Green Line services have been restored.
IRISH RAIL DELAYS
Passengers on Irish Rail services headed for the capital were also faced with major delays this morning.
The 9.10am Athlone to Heuston service has departed in the past few minutes, running 43 minutes behind schedule.
Irish Rail said: “The 09:10 Athlone/Heuston service has departed Athlone approximately 43 minutes behind schedule due to the late arrival of the connecting bus from the Westport/Athlone line.”
The bus transfers are in place due to ongoing issues caused by Storm Eowyn.
All other rail services are operating as normal once again aside from this Westport/Ballina to Athlone route.
Posting a travel update on their website train bosses said: “This is due to a major power outage from Storm Eowyn, affecting the operation and monitoring of automatic level crossings.”
And Irish Rail are warning those travelling to and from Connolly station may “experience delays” throughout this morning due to a signalling issue.
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