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12/09/2008
Road Delay Marks Start Of Traffic Worries For Years
A serious road delay on a Drogheda road is punctuating fears over announcements for major delays lasting up to five years.
A two car collision on the R152, which is the main Drogheda to Ashbourne road, approximately 3kms south of Dundalk has left the road completely blocked. Gardaí have advised motorists to avoid using the route and officers are at scene putting diversions in place. There is no report of any injuries at this stage.
However, the news comes as it is announced that over 150 Dublin Bus routes will have to be changed to make way for the construction of the Metro North light-rail system.
The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has said there will be wide impacts to traffic congestion with longer journey times across Dublin, as Westmoreland Street will be closed to traffic during construction for up to five years.
Last month it was reported that a fifth of St Stephen's Green will be closed to the public or four years while the underground station is being built.
The RPA have gone to an Bord Pleanála seeking planning permission from for the St Stephen's Green project on Friday. The light-rail route will connect Belinstown, North of Swords with St Stephen's Green along an 180-kilometre route and is due to open in 2013.
(DW/JM)
A two car collision on the R152, which is the main Drogheda to Ashbourne road, approximately 3kms south of Dundalk has left the road completely blocked. Gardaí have advised motorists to avoid using the route and officers are at scene putting diversions in place. There is no report of any injuries at this stage.
However, the news comes as it is announced that over 150 Dublin Bus routes will have to be changed to make way for the construction of the Metro North light-rail system.
The Railway Procurement Agency (RPA) has said there will be wide impacts to traffic congestion with longer journey times across Dublin, as Westmoreland Street will be closed to traffic during construction for up to five years.
Last month it was reported that a fifth of St Stephen's Green will be closed to the public or four years while the underground station is being built.
The RPA have gone to an Bord Pleanála seeking planning permission from for the St Stephen's Green project on Friday. The light-rail route will connect Belinstown, North of Swords with St Stephen's Green along an 180-kilometre route and is due to open in 2013.
(DW/JM)
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18 March 2009
Gardaí Commissioner 'Disappointed' With Drivers
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11 August 2015
Witnesses Sought Following Fatal Road Accident In Co Louth
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road accident in Collon, Co Louth. The single vehicle road accident happened at about 1am on Tuesday morning close to Brannigan's Cross on the Collon to Tinure Road. A 32-year-old man, the sole occupant of the car, suffered serious injuries when his car left the road and struck a ditch.
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Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to a fatal road accident in Collon, Co Louth. The single vehicle road accident happened at about 1am on Tuesday morning close to Brannigan's Cross on the Collon to Tinure Road. A 32-year-old man, the sole occupant of the car, suffered serious injuries when his car left the road and struck a ditch.
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Truckers Withdraw Threats Of Further Protests
Truckers from the Irish Road Haulage Association has withdrawn threats of further protests. The Department of Transport has agreed for a meeting with Minister Noonan, Minister Donohoe and Minister Kelly to reach a satisfactory solution to the current HGV road tax issue. A date for a meeting is to be confirmed.
Truckers Withdraw Threats Of Further Protests
Truckers from the Irish Road Haulage Association has withdrawn threats of further protests. The Department of Transport has agreed for a meeting with Minister Noonan, Minister Donohoe and Minister Kelly to reach a satisfactory solution to the current HGV road tax issue. A date for a meeting is to be confirmed.
24 April 2013
Man Dies In Overnight Road Crash
A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
Man Dies In Overnight Road Crash
A man has died when his car collided with a van on the Rathbeale road in Swords, Dublin, around 02.30am on Wednesday morning. The man in his 40s was a passenger in the van. He died at the scene. The driver of the van and a second passenger are being treated in hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
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