Traffic latest: The Dublin Port Tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash

There were major delays in the area earlier.

By Daragh Brophy Friday 20 Nov 2015, 1:42 PM

Nov 20th 2015, 1:42 PM 31,157 Views 58 Comments

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Dublin. Port Tunnel still closed. Attached image of overturned truck. pic.twitter.com/APzl7ZiwOm
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) November 20, 2015

Source: An Garda Síochána/Twitter

Updated 1.50pm

DUBLIN PORT TUNNEL has now reopened fully in both directions after a crash earlier.

A truck overturned in the north bore and emergency services were using the south bore to gain access.

There were significant traffic delays in the area from mid-morning into the afternoon as a result.

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DUBLIN: Both southbound & northbound bores of Port Tunnel open following earlier incident. HGV cordon reinstated. https://t.co/hEUHP0c7lm
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) November 20, 2015

Source: AA Roadwatch/Twitter

Both lanes reopened shortly after 1.30pm.

Read: Two men killed in separate collisions in Monaghan and Louth

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Traffic latest: The Dublin Port Tunnel has now fully reopened after a crash

There were major delays in the area earlier.