Commuting liveblog: Crashes in Dublin and status orange fog warning

All the traffic, transport and weather news this morning.

GOOD MORNING AND welcome to Wednesday’s liveblog.

We’ll be with you until just after 9am this morning, bringing you the latest traffic, travel and weather updates from across the country.

13 Apr 2016 7:03AM

Hi there, folks.

Catherine Healy here on TheJournal.ie’s commuting liveblog, helping you get to where you need to go.

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13 Apr 2016 7:09AM

First things first: the weather. Met Éireann has issued a status orange fog warning – valid until midday today – for Connacht, Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Donegal, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford.

Bright or sunny spells will develop in some parts later in the day, mainly in Connacht and north Leinster. Rain in the southwest will extend northwards across Munster and much of Leinster, with a risk of heavy, thundery bursts in south Connacht later.

Highest temperatures will be between 12 to 14 degrees.

Fog gradually clearing. Showery rain spreading north through Munster: heavy bursts in places. Patchy rain or drizzle in Ulster. Highs 10-14C
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 13, 2016

Met Éireann / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 7:15AM

Taking the N22 this morning? Be aware of road closures at Farranfore.

KERRY: The N22 Killarney/ Tralee Rd is closed on Killarney side of Farranfore at Brennan's Glen due to an incident. Diversions via Ballyhar.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 7:18AM

Gardaí are now at the scene of a crash in Cork:

CORK: Gardai are dealing with a collision on local Killumney/ Ballincollig Rd at Grange Cross. Expect delays. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 7:25AM

Traffic is already busy on the M50 southbound at Red Cow.

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13 Apr 2016 7:32AM

Construction work on Upper Ormond Quay in Dublin is blocking the bus lane there:

North Quays: Builders erecting scaffolding are blocking the bus lane on Ormonde Quay Upper
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 13, 2016

Live Drive / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 7:40AM

Traffic is heaviest in Cork on the N40 eastbound:

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13 Apr 2016 7:47AM

Expect delays nearby on the South City Link Road:

CORK: Breakdown outbound on South City Link Rd at Kinsale Rd R/A. Gardai at scene & traffic building on approach. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:01AM

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13 Apr 2016 8:04AM

There are reports now of a two-car crash on the N7:

DUBLIN: Delays on the N7 Naas Rd inbound between J4 Rathcoole and Newlands Cross F/O where we've reports of a crash. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

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13 Apr 2016 8:13AM

Take care if you’re passing through:

CORK: Traffic lights are out of action at the Merchant's Quay/ Patrick St Jct. Caution is advised on approach. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:23AM

Morning drive still ahead of you? Remember to use your fog lights if necessary and turn them off when back in the clear.

There are still foggy conditions nationwide – not least on the M1, pictured here just after 8am:

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13 Apr 2016 8:24AM

Another crash, this time on the N3 in Dublin:

Collision on Navan Rd inbound at Skreen Rd. Caution on approach.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) April 13, 2016

Traffic Mgmt. Centre / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:30AM

There’s been a collision in Santry:

Santry: Collision on the floyver from Santry down to Swords Rd in the left lane
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 13, 2016

Live Drive / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:37AM

The latest on that crash in Cork:

CORK: A collision has been cleared on the local Killumney/ Ballincollig Rd at Grange Cross. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:38AM

Meanwhile, on the Shantalla Bridge in Dublin 9:

Collision on Shantalla bridge eastbound. Caution on approach.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) April 13, 2016

Traffic Mgmt. Centre / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:45AM

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13 Apr 2016 8:45AM

Some good news, weather-wise:

Fog slowly clearing this mor.Heavy shwrs and showery rain will continue across Mun today, Otherwise generally dry High 11-14 c.
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 13, 2016

Met Éireann / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:48AM

Watch out for loose horses in Cork:

CORK: Horse loose on the Ballyhooley Rd near Dillons Cross. Traffic is busy in the area so extra care is needed. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:51AM

Fire services are now dealing with that crash on the Navan Road in Dublin. Inbound traffic has been blocked and delays can be expected for some time.

temporary delays as we deal with a 3 car RTC on the Navan Rd near the Maple centre/Skreen Rd. Citybound. Units from P'boro attending
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) April 13, 2016

Dublin Fire Brigade / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 8:54AM

You might want to avoid the Rock Road in Dublin if you’re in a rush:

Rock Rd very heavy this morning. Temple Hill to Merrion Gates - 40 mins
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 13, 2016

Live Drive / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 9:02AM

The latest on that Navan Road collision:

DUBLIN: Crash on Navan Rd inbound at Skreen Rd jct has been moved into the bus lane but delays remain on approach from the railway bridge.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 13, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

13 Apr 2016 9:04AM

Time to wrap up today’s liveblog! Thanks for sticking with us.

Take care out there and have a good one.