IRISH road users are being advised to plan for disruptions this morning as a busy stretch of road has closed due to a collision.
The M9/N9 northbound between Kildare and Newbridge has been closed following the collision.
The disruption is sitting between J2 Kilcullen and J1 M7/M9 (near Kilcullen).
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warned: “Significant delays to your journey will likely occur.
“Please use a different route for your journey.”
Motorists in Cork are also advised to be aware of disruptions there this morning.
A multi-vehicle collision was reported just before 8.30am this morning on the N40.
The collision is sitting between J3 Bandon Rd and J4 Sarsfield Rd.
Lanes 1 and 3 of the road are impacted by the crash.
Transport Infrastructure Ireland warn: “Minor delays to your journey may occur.
“When approaching the collision location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.”
The usual rush hour congestion is sitting on the M50 this morning in all directions.
Northbound there is congestion between J9 Red Cow and J7 M50/N4 and between J9 Red Cow and J6 M50/N3.
Southbound there is congestion between J5 M50/N2 and J9 Red Cow and at J3 M1/M50 and J7 M50/N4.
The overall advice is: “Some delays to your journey may occur.
“When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.”
RAIL DELAYS
There are a number of train delays for Irish Rail passengers this morning.
The 6.40am Sligo to Connolly service was seven minutes behind due schedule to an operational issue.
And the 7am Cork to Heuston service was operating 17 minutes behind schedule due to a “mechanical issue onboard”.
However, the service terminated at Limerick Junction as a result.
Irish Rail posted on social media to alert passengers stating: “The 07:00 Cork/Heuston service will terminate at Limerick Jct.
“Passengers will be accommodated on the 07:45 Limerick/Heuston service. Delays may be experienced through Limerick Jct as a result.”
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