Bear this in mind when heading home from work this evening.
Lengthy tailbacks have been reported on major routes around Dublin following collisions on the M1 and the M50 on Friday afternoon.
A multi-vehicle collision on the M50 near junction 7 Lucan has been the source of major delays, with commuters complaining of lengthy tailbacks at one of the busiest times for traffic of the week.
DUBLIN: There is a collision on the M50 northbound at J7 Lucan in the hard shoulder. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 7, 2017
M50 SB: The collision on the M50 SB at J7 has been cleared with all lanes now reopened. Traffic is still heavy and back to J4 Ballymun.
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 7, 2017
On the M1 Dublin to Belfast road, meanwhile, Dublin Fire Brigade and ambulance services were called to deal with two road traffic collisions between Junction 4 Donabate and Junction 5 Balbriggan.
Dublin Fire Brigade reported having left the scene by approximately 5pm on Friday.
DUBLIN: Collision on M1 Dublin/Belfast Rd n'bound b/t J4 Donabate and J5 Balbriggan in left lane and hard shoulder. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 7, 2017
We're attending two separate RTCs on the #M1 Northbound between J4 and J5. Please refrain from #rubbernecking pic.twitter.com/LN16E7e4zn
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 7, 2017
We currently have 2 of our @SwordsAmbulance crews along with an Ambulance Officer on scene at two separate #RTCs on the #M1 J5 #Slowdown pic.twitter.com/q2ac21zXP6
— National Ambulance Service 🇮🇪🚑 (@AmbulanceNAS) April 7, 2017
We're clear from both RTCs on the #M1 Northbound. pic.twitter.com/JWFIehi42h
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 7, 2017
M1: Due to the collision on the M1 Northbound traffic is currently back to J3 Swords. Where possible the R132 could be a good alternative.
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 7, 2017
With many commuters yet to hit the M50 on their way home from work, there could be traffic congestion for lengthy periods on Friday evening; be sure to check AA Roadwatch, Live Drive and M50 Dublin for updates before starting your journey.
