Update Road Works on the M7 Motorway 2018-2020

Gardaí appeal to motorists to slow down and stay safe to prevent delays on the M7

Since works have commenced on the M7 route between Junction 8 and Junction 11, in excess of 500 fixed penalty notices have been issued by An Garda Síochána to motorists for exceeding the speed limit.

During this period 32 motorists have been prosecuted for dangerous driving.

Recent incidents include:

• very high speeds
• poor lane discipline
• vehicles breaking through crash barriers

Traffic incidents along the route continue to be a cause of significant delays to road users on the route.

From the 26th November 2018, An Garda Síochána will be deploying two GoSafe Vans on this route to further enhance enforcement activity by local Roads Policing Units. This measure is being deployed to further deter motorists from breaking the 60kph speed limit in a renewed effort to keep both drivers and those carrying out works on the route safe.

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The purpose of this renewed appeal is to urge motorists to slow down, avoid loss of life and serious injury and prosecution for driving offences.

To date, although no loss of life has occurred, there has been a number of very serious incidents. In the past week alone a truck crashed through a barrier in an effort to avoid slowing traffic up ahead. Separately, a van collided with a barrier and landed in the works area.

Two GoSafe vans will be deployed to deter motorists from the temptation of increasing speed as they pass a speed van.

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12/1/18 - Major road works have commenced on the M7 Motorway and will last until 2020.