Welcome to the Dublin Live traffic blog on this bright but chilly Tuesday afternoon, November 14, as we bring you the latest with the help of LiveDrive on Dublin City FM.
At the moment there's a collision on the N4 that is impacting traffic in the area. It's on the westbound side approaching Junction 5 at Leixlip. No reports of any delays at the moment but worth keeping an eye on.
On the M50 it's slow northbound from Firhouse through to Lucan where it begins to move well again until the of the motorway. Then southbound the delays begin at the junction with the M1 which continues until just after Ballymun and then moves well all the way down to Bray on the M11.
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Port Tunnel traffic metering
It's due to delays on the M50. Delays now building into the route.
M50 now completely opened
LiveDrive said: "All lanes are now open on the M50 northbound, as the collision at J5 (Finglas) has been moved to the hard shoulder.
M50 northbound now has delays of 50 minutes from J12 (Finglas) to J5 (Finglas).
M50 southbound now has delays of 15 minutes from J3 (M1) to J5 (Finglas), due to people slowing down to look at what was going on."
M50 shuts temporarily to allow for collision clearance
It's to allow for the northbound collision to be cleared. LiveDrive on Dublin City FM says: "All lanes are currently HELD on the M50 northbound at J5 (Finglas), while recovery services assist these stranded vehicles."
20 minute delays due to M50 collision
LiveDrive told us: "The collision remains stranded in the middle of the M50 northbound, on the bridge at J5 (Finglas). Recovery services are positioning to halt traffic in the area. Delays of 20 minutes in the area."
50 minute delays in Ratoath, Co Meath
There's a collision on Ratoath Main Street according to our friends in LiveDrive on Dublin City FM. They said: "Long delays of 50 minutes on the R125 Ratoath Road with the N2 at Kilmoon Cross being even slower than usual."
Collision on the M50
It's on the northbound side after Junction 6 - Blanchardstown. There are delays of around 10 minutes in the area. It's been moved to the median.
Run in the Dark to take place tonight
Dublin City FM says it takes place in the North Docklands tonight from 8pm until 10pm.
Road closures in the area between Memorial Bridge and Point Square will begin at 7pm.
Tune into LiveDrive for to the minute updates on how traffic is going on in the city.
Dublin Bus warning of diversions in city centre
It's due to a demonstration in the area tomorrow.
Dublin Bus said:
We wish to advice customers that due to a demonstration, Kildare Street and Molesworth Street will be closed from 15.00hrs on Wednesday 15 November 2023 until further notice. As a result, the following diversions will be in place.
Routes 7b and 7d
Towards Mountjoy Square
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards Shankill / Dalkey
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street and back on to normal route.
Route 11
Towards Wadelai Park
Normal route
Towards Sandyford Business District
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street and back on to normal route.
Route 26
Towards Merrion Square
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West to terminus.
Towards Liffey Valley
Normal route.
Route 32x
Towards Malahide
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards UCD Belfield
Normal route.
Route 37
Towards Blanchardstown Centre
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards Wilton Terrace
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street and back on to normal route.
Routes 38 and 38a
Towards Damastown
Normal route.
Towards Burlington Road
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street and back on to normal route.
Routes 39 and 39a
Towards Ongar
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards Burlington Road / UCD
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street and back on to normal route.
Route 40
Towards Charlestown Shopping Centre
Normal route.
Towards Earlsfort Terrace
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street to Earlsfort Terrace terminus.
Route 41x
Towards Knocksedan
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards UCD Belfield
Normal route.
Route 46a
Towards Phoenix Park
Normal route.
Towards Dún Laoghaire
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street and back on to normal route.
Route 70
Towards Dunboyne
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards Burlington Road
Normal route to Nassau Street then, divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street and back on to normal route.
Route 84x
Towards Hawkins Street
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards Newcastle
Normal route to Nassau Street then, divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street and back on to normal route.
Route 145
Towards Heuston Station
Normal route to St Stephen's Green, then divert to Hume Street, Ely Place, Merrion Square West, Clare Street, Lincoln Place and back on to normal route.
Towards Ballywaltrim
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street and back on to normal route.
Route 155
Towards Ikea
Normal route.
Towards Bray Rail Station
Normal route to Nassau Street, then divert via South Leinster Street, Lincoln Place, Merrion Square West, Baggot Street, Pembroke Street, Leeson Street and back on to normal route.
