Pic: Broken lights at Newlands Cross causing traffic nightmare

Anyone heading Newlands Cross direction this morning might want to take an alternative route if possible, as the lights were out for some time causing an absolute traffic nightmare.

A power outage in the Clondalkin area caused the traffic lights at Newlands Cross to go down for around 30 minutes this morning, but thankfully everything is back to normal according to South Dublin County Council.

There is a power outage in the Clondalkin area affecting traf signals mot notable is Newlands Cross. Approach with care. — South Dublin Co Co (@sdublincoco) August 16, 2013

JOE.ie and Her.ie reader Rosie Lennon snapped this pic at the busy junction and it shows just how chaotic it was for a while.

Lights are out at Newlands Cross! Pity we don't have that flyover! @FM104 @Herdotie @JOEdotie pic.twitter.com/yjY6qLo3Ty — Rosie (@RosieLennon_) August 16, 2013

Traffic is still backed up and there are plenty of people complaining about delays on Twitter so if you’re heading that way within the next hour make sure to give yourself plenty of time…