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Monday 27 March 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# M50

All time
# signposted
These new symbols will direct motorists when the M50 is closed after an accident
The symbols will be added to existing road signs and will direct people along the correct diversion.
# Red Cow
Overturned truck causing traffic chaos on the M50
No one was injured in the incident.
Three trucks crashed on the M50 and a car was caught in the middle
A second collision is now causing more delays.
# Blanchardstown
Five-car pile-up causing major delays on M50
Traffic is down to one lane following the crash.
# lanes blocked
Overturned vehicle blocking traffic on the M50
Dublin Fire Brigade is responding to the incident.
# emergency exit
There's a new emergency plan on the way for the M50
Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) has the wheels well in motion towards a new emergency response plan for major incidents on Ireland’s busiest road.
# Diversions
Major delays on the M50 after cement lorry overturns
Hydraulic fluid has leaked onto the road creating a hazard.
# Crash
Car flips over on M50 slip road
One woman was taken to hospital.
# Lucan
Traffic delays after four-car crash on M50
The collision happened just after 7am this morning.
# for whom the bill tolls
Driver fined €25,000 in M50 toll-dodging crackdown
Transport Infrastructure Ireland are taking a new hardline stance on those who don’t pay their tolls, including the seizure of offenders’ cars.
# Green Light
M50 drivers will have to go at different speeds, depending on how busy the road is
Up to 400,000 journeys take place on the M50 every day.
# M50
Thankfully, nobody was seriously injured in this accident
The accident caused some traffic problems, but no injuries.
# Roads
Man dies after being struck by lorry on M50 motorway
The pedestrian was the only person injured in the collision.
# Blanchardstown
Section of M50 closed as emergency services deal with serious collision
One person was seriously injured in the crash.
# M50
Woman dies of injuries sustained in M50 crash
The woman was injured in the crash on Wednesday.
# early morning crash
Woman in critical condition in hospital after M50 crash
The motorway was closed for hours today, creating traffic chaos.
# Total Gridlock
M50 "like a car park" after crash
One person said that they were in the same spot for an hour.
# Leopardstown
Two men arrested after car chase on the M50
One is due to appear in court today.
# M50
The driver of this crumpled hatchback escaped without injury (but they weren't wearing their seatbelt)
The crash happened on the M50 earlier this week.
# where is the motorway?
Heading home from the Ploughing? Expect heavy delays
Settle in, turn on the radio… You’ll be in traffic for a while.
# commuter chaos
Should motorists be charged more for using the M50 to help ease traffic?
Here’s what the government plans to do to combat Dublin traffic – and some advice from the Green Party.
# Rush Hour
Somehow, nobody was seriously hurt in this six-car accident on the M50
Three people sustained minor injuries.
# junction 4
Two accidents (one involving seven vehicles) on the M50
All lanes have since re-opened.
# Collision
Crash on M50 causing traffic delays
The incident involved a two car collision.
# Bridges
People had to be stopped jumping off a bridge on the M50 today
They were jumping into the canal below.
# M50
Large fire near Dublin Airport brought under control
Five units attended the incident.
# standard question
Alex Pearce was asked an unexpected question about Roy Keane today
The Irish defender was clearly caught off guard by the surprise question.
# dublin-wicklow
M11 reopens after serious crash causes hours of gridlock
The collision caused significant knock-on traffic problems in the surrounding area, particularly Bray town.
# Car Chase
Man arrested in Jobstown estate after early morning M50 chase
Several garda units gave chase after the car was spotted on the M50. The man’s being questioned in Tallaght.
# Firefighting
Pictures: Four fire units responded to a huge blaze in south Dublin last night
An investigation into the cause of the blaze is under way.
# m fiddy
9 emotions every driver experiences while on the M50
The bane of your life.
# viewing advised
Five properties to view this weekend… under €500,000
Here are the 5 best properties for under €500,000 you can view this weekend.
# shattered
A traffic light was entirely flattened in a crash off the M50 at the weekend
Thankfully, no-one was seriously injured in the collision. A woman was taken to hospital for treatment to non-serious injuries.
# driving wave
9 driving problems every Irish motorist will understand
Get. The sheep. Off. The road.
# M50
The M50 was closed after an eight-car rush hour pile-up
It’s open now, though.
# what's that for?
The strange mysteries of the M50
In which the National Roads Authority answers some questions we never knew we needed to ask…
# frugal times
Lights on Ireland's motorways are being turned off to save money
“Are we trying to save a few quid? That’s absolutely correct.”
# Tallaght
Husband dies and wife seriously injured after late night M50 crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.
# Delays
No injuries after five car pile up on M50 last night
AA Roadwatch reported delays this morning.
# M50
Man found to be carrying improvised gun after he was arrested for drink driving
The man is currently detained at Ballyfermot Garda Station.