{"id":625936,"date":"2026-08-07T19:59:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:59:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/625936\/"},"modified":"2026-08-07T19:59:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-07T19:59:14","slug":"three-m50-lanes-blocked-by-crash-with-80-minute-delays-live-traffic-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/625936\/","title":{"rendered":"Three M50 lanes blocked by crash with 80-minute delays &#8211; live traffic updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The M50 at the West Link Toll bridge this afternoon\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/0_The-M50-at-the-West-Link-Toll-bridge-this-afternoon.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>LIVEUpdated 3 hours ago<\/p>\n<p>Three southbound M50 lanes are blocked by a crash at J7 Lucan<\/p>\n<p>The M50 at the West Link Toll bridge this afternoon<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Welcome to Dublin Live&#8217;s traffic live blog, where we will keep you updated on all the traffic across the capital in partnership with <a aria-label=\"Dublin City FMLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublincityfm.ie\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Dublin City FM<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Our team will be letting you know about all the latest happenings from Balbriggan to Bray and everywhere in between.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There&#8217;s always something happening <a aria-label=\"in DublinLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/all-about\/dublin-traffic\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">in Dublin<\/a> and the best way to let us know what&#8217;s going on is by getting in touch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s easy to contact us by email at <a aria-label=\"news@dublinlive.ieLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dublinlive.ie\/news\/mailto:news@dublinlive.ie\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">news@dublinlive.ie<\/a> or simply message us on one of our many social media pages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Three southbound <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/dublinlive..ie\/all-about\/M50\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">M50<\/a> lanes are blocked by a crash at J7 Lucan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There are 80-minute delays all the way up the M50\/M1 interchange.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There is also a 50-minute delay southbound from the accident down th J12 Firhouse.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Want to see more of the stories you love from Dublin Live? <a aria-label=\"Making us your preferred source on GoogleLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dublinlive.ie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">Making us your preferred source on Google<\/a><\/strong><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"> means you\u2019ll get more of our exclusives, top stories and must-read content straight away. To add Dublin Live as a preferred source, simply <a aria-label=\"click hereLink opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=dublinlive.ie\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\">click here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Dublin Live breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"[object Object] Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/DJTiyHweTeJHu5aLKRIiPc\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">this link<\/strong> <\/a><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">to receive your daily dose of Dublin Live content.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don\u2019t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you\u2019re curious, you can read our<\/strong> <a aria-label=\"[object Object][object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reachplc.com\/site-services\/privacy-policy\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Privacy Notice.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<p>Today17:42 BST<\/p>\n<p>Multiple reports of a fault with the traffic lights on the R113 Belgard Road at the junction with Old Blessington Road<\/p>\n<p>Today16:35 BST<\/p>\n<p>Second collision on the R139 <\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">It&#8217;s blocking the left lane westbound after Craobh Chiar\u00e1in. Take care in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Today16:30 BST<\/p>\n<p>All lanes are now open on the M50 southbound, as the collision at J7 Lucan has been cleared<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Severe southbound delays of 90 minutes remain from J3 M1.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Long northbound delays of 60 minutes remain from J12 Firhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Today16:25 BST<\/p>\n<p>Minor collision on M50 northbound at J7 Lucan<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">On the opposite side to the bigger crash, but it has already been cleared.<\/p>\n<p>Today16:24 BST<\/p>\n<p>R139<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The R139 has a crash eastbound at the lights for the M1.<\/p>\n<p>Today16:24 BST<\/p>\n<p>Other delays<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">The N4 is slow inbound from J3 (Lucan) to the M50, where another crash has been cleared.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Castleknock Road is busy with people avoiding the motorway.<\/p>\n<p>Today16:17 BST<\/p>\n<p>Three M50 lanes blocked by crash with 80-minute delays &#8211; live traffic updates<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Three southbound <a aria-label=\"\" class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"http:\/\/dublinlive..ie\/all-about\/M50\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_self\">M50<\/a> lanes are blocked by a crash at J7 Lucan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There are 80-minute delays all the way up the M50\/M1 interchange.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">There is also a 50-minute delay southbound from the accident down th J12 Firhouse.<\/p>\n<p>Follow Dublin Live:<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n<p>\u200c<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"LIVEUpdated 3 hours ago Three southbound M50 lanes are blocked by a crash at J7 Lucan The M50&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":625937,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[40],"tags":[9,10,133131,18,13,14,6,19,17,11,12,90928,15,16,5,7,8,3566,36429],"class_list":["post-625936","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-ireland","tag-breaking-news","tag-breakingnews","tag-dublin-traffic","tag-eire","tag-featured-news","tag-featurednews","tag-headlines","tag-ie","tag-ireland","tag-latest-news","tag-latestnews","tag-m50","tag-main-news","tag-mainnews","tag-news","tag-top-stories","tag-topstories","tag-traffic","tag-traffic-and-travel"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/117056004198931870","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/625936","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=625936"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/625936\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/625937"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=625936"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=625936"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=625936"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}