DRIVERS are being warned of traffic delays this morning as multiple major crashes have occurred in the capital.
The M50 is experiencing heavy rush hour congestion, causing chaos for road users.
A crash occurred at 8.23am on the N40 between junction one Poulavone and junction two Curraheen, eastbound.
Another collision occurred earlier on the M50 between junction five Finglas and junction six Blanchardstown, southbound.
It has since been cleared but there are delays in the area.
TII Motorway Operations Control Centre reported congestion between junction five on the M50/N2 and junction seven on the M50/N4 (Dublin).
They said: “Some delays to your journey may occur.
“When approaching the congestion location, reduce your speed and drive with caution.”
The TII centre shared a congestion report on social media to warn motorists of delays in Dublin.
They said: “Congestion report. Routes approaching Dublin experiencing delays : M1 S, M3 S, M4 E, M7 E and M11 N.
“Delays on M50 Southbound between J03 & J12.”
Traffic is also currently being metered in the South bore of Dublin Tunnel.
TII officials warned people to slow down and urged that “safety is in your hands”.
They have also issued warnings of deceased animals on some major roads.
One dead animal was reported on the M8 between junction 18 Glanmire and junction 17 Watergrasshill, Northbound.
The deceased animal has since been cleared.
Meanwhile, a big change in on the way for thousands of drivers in the capital this month.
Dublin City Council is introducing signage-only zebra crossings throughout the city.
The change is part of an updated guideline from the Department of Transport which allows zebra crossings to be marked with signage instead of flashing beacons.
An update to the legislation specifies that all vehicles must stop and give way to pedestrians waiting to cross or already crossing – even if they haven’t stepped onto the crossing yet.
In a statement, the council said: “Dublin City Council is pleased to announce the rollout of signage-only zebra crossings in the City Council area.
“The guidance around the use of zebra crossings was updated in February 2024 by the Department of Transport to allow the use of zebra crossings with signage instead of flashing beacons.”
This change is a shift from the previous rule, which required vehicles to stop only once a pedestrian had begun crossing.
And Dublin City Council is now urging all road users to familiarise themselves with these new crossings for safety and awareness.
