Commuting liveblog: Multiple crashes and foggy conditions nationwide

GOOD MORNING AND welcome to Tuesday’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.

12 Apr 2016 7:05AM

Hello there, everyone.

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

Spotted something we should know about? Email catherine@thejournal.ie or tweet me @Chealy_.

Not while driving, obviously.

12 Apr 2016 7:11AM

First things first: the weather. Met Éireann says the morning will be very foggy in many areas. Rain will be concentrated in the west and north, with bright and sunny spells elsewhere. Highest temperatures will be between 11 to 14 degrees.

Rain in northern and western parts gradually clearing away.Bright elsewhere with scattered showers.Highs 8-10C in the rain;11-14C otherwise
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 12, 2016

Met Éireann / Twitter

This was the glorious view from our offices in Dublin just before 7am:

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12 Apr 2016 7:14AM

Taking the N4?

WESTMEATH: There’s a crash on the N4 Sligo/ Dublin Rd eastbound at J16 Mullingar Centre. Gardaí are en route. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:15AM

Meanwhile, in Galway, there’s a horse (well, a few of them) outside:

GALWAY: Reports of horses loose on the M6 Galway/ Dublin Rd eatsbound near J19 Oranmore. Take care in that area. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:20AM

If you’re driving somewhere this morning, give yourself some extra time to get through that fog.

DUBLIN: Fog an issue this morning. Particular care needed on M50 between J3 M1 and J7 Lucan as there are reports of heavy fog on that route.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

Fog a problem particularly in the south-east incl Wexford Town, Waterford City, Kilkenny City & Thurles. Slow down. https://t.co/r19oH1u8F2
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

It’s pretty foggy on the M50 at Lucan as well – just look at Dublin City Council’s traffic camera there:

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12 Apr 2016 7:21AM

There’s been a multi-vehicle crash on the M8 in Cork:

CORK: Multi-vehicle collision on M8 s'bound at toll plaza btwn J16 Rathcormac & J17 Watergrasshill. Gardai en route. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:28AM

There are reports now of two separate crashes in Dublin. Expect some days on the N4 and Ballinteer Road.

DUBLIN: Reports of a crash on the N4 Lucan Rd inbound at J2 Liffey Valley and this may add to already busy traffic from J4 Newcastle
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

DUBLIN: There is a crash on Ballinteer Rd inbound after the M50 interchange. Traffic can get by with care. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:33AM

Taking the Waterford-Heuston train?

06.05 Waterford - Heuston services running approx 15 mins late due to heavy fog which is obstructing vision, crew attending.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) April 12, 2016

Iarnród Éireann / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:34AM

The latest on those horses in Galway:

GALWAY: The horses loose have been safely removed from the M6 Galway/ to Dublin Rd eastbound near J19 Oranmore. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:44AM

That Ballinteer Road collision has now been cleared, while the N4 crash has been moved into the hard shoulder, AA Roadwatch reports.

And there’s bad news from Cork, if you were planning to take the Glenbrook ferry:

CORK: The Passage West Cross River ferry service at Glenbrook has been suspended because of fog. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 7:52AM

Traffic is now down to one lane on the M8 southbound before J17, according to AA Roadwatch.

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12 Apr 2016 8:01AM

The Grand Canal in Dublin is quite busy eastbound from Dolphin’s Barn to Leeson Street.

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12 Apr 2016 8:06AM

The latest from Cork:

CORK/M8: Closed s'bound btwn J16 Rathcormac and J17 Watergrasshill due to a collision. Diversions via J14 Fermoy North or J15 Fermoy South.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:08AM

There’s been a breakdown on the North Circular Road in Phibsborough:

Phibsborough: A car has broken down on North Circular Rd inbound at Doyle's Corner in the left lane
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 12, 2016

Live Drive / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:14AM

Traffic is down to one lane on the N4 in Westmeath after a collision there:

WESTMEATH: Traffic reduced to one lane on the N4 Sligo/ Dublin Rd eastbound at J16 Mullingar Centre due to a crash. https://t.co/EY0qAdZlYs
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:18AM

Still waiting on the 8.01am Kilkcock-Connolly train?

0801 Kilcock-Connolly running approx 16mins late due to signal fault further out the line. Apologies for this delay.
— Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) April 12, 2016

Iarnród Éireann / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:20AM

Two more crashes are being reported now, one in Limerick and the other in Kildare:

LIMERICK CITY: Gardai dealing with a crash on Condell Rd inbound on city side of the Clonmacken R/A. Use alternative routes.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

KILDARE: There are reports of a crash blocking the N7 Limerick/ Dublin Rd northbound near J7 Kill. https://t.co/EY0qAdZlYs
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:23AM

That North Circular Road breakdown has now been cleared:

Breakdown now cleared from NCR / Doyles Corner.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) April 12, 2016

Traffic Mgmt. Centre / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:24AM

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12 Apr 2016 8:27AM

Back to Dublin traffic:

Beacon Court to Beaver Row via Goatstown and Clonskeagh - 60 mins
— LiveDrive (@LiveDrive) April 12, 2016

Live Drive / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:28AM

More bad news from the N7:

DUBLIN: Breakdown on the N7 Naas Rd inbound between the Newlands Cross Flyover and the Red Cow Interchange. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:39AM

The Headford Road in Galway is slow inbound from Ballinfoyle to the Kirwan roundabout. Traffic is still relatively calm in the city, though.

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12 Apr 2016 8:47AM

Take care if you’re passing Spur Hill in Cork:

CORK: There is an electricity cable down on Spur Hill. Gardai are at the scene. Expect delays. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:51AM

That fog is starting to clear in Dublin:

DUBLIN: Fog starting to lift now. Turn off your fog lights when they are no longer needed as they can be dazzling for other road users.
— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) April 12, 2016

AA Roadwatch / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 8:56AM

There are reports now of a crash in Galway:

@aaroadwatch Delays coming into Galway just before Coolagh Roundabout N6/M6 due to 2 vehicle rta
— Ashley Cahill (@cahill_ashley) April 12, 2016

Ashley Cahill / Twitter

12 Apr 2016 9:08AM

That’s all from us, folks. I’m out of here – out of the liveblog, that is.

We’ll be back from 7am tomorrow with more traffic updates.