the M1 motorway southbound between Court Lough (Walshestown) interchange south of Balbriggan and the Lissenhall interchange north of Swords is closed until further notice.
In response to a number of media queries, we wish to confirm that the M1 is now open to traffic.
The delay in opening the road was due to chemical cleaning required to remove cooking oil from the road surface and make it safe to the public.
Garda Press Office.
12.45 hrs 29/05/08
It is expected that the motorway M1 South, will reopen within the next hour.
Fingal County Council are currently clearing the scene of debris, which includes cooking oil. The cooking oil was being carried by one of the vehicles involved in the collision.
Garda Press Office.
10.35hrs 29/05/08
Due to an earlier multi-vehicle collision, the M1 motorway southbound between Court Lough (Walshestown) interchange south of Balbriggan and the Lissenhall interchange north of Swords is closed until further notice.
It is not expected to reopen until the afternoon. The closure of the road is neccessary to facilitate the removal of the vehicles involved and the clean up of an oil spillage.
Diversions are in place, motorists can divert using the the Old Swords Road (R132) or travel inland on the Naul to Dublin Road.
Motorists are asked to avoid this area if at all possible.
There are currently delays reported before Balbriggan and on the R132 due to traffic volumes.
We would ask motorists coming from the Dundalk direction to divert on to the N2 (Derry - Dublin Rd) at Dundalk.
Garda Press Office.
9.15hrs 29/05/08
