Traffic Is At A Standstill After A ‘Serious Collision’ At The Merrion Gates – Steer Clear If Possible

Traffic is at a standstill on the Merrion Road due to a "serious collision" at the Merrion Gates.

The outbound road and access to Strand Road through the gates have both been blocked, and tailbacks heading out of the city centre are severe, a witness at the scene has told Lovin Dublin.

According to gardai, emergency services are at the scene, and major delays are to be expected.

Dublin; Road traffic collision at Merrion Gates. Emergency services at scene. One lane open. Expect delays

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 17, 2016

Merrion Road Inbound has no access to Strand Road due to a serious collision at Merrion Gates. Merrion Rd outbound also blocked

— Live Drive (@LiveDrive) June 17, 2016

DUB: Merrion Rd blocked outbound at Merrion Gates due to incident. Access to Strand Rd from Rock Rd also blocked. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 17, 2016

Update:

The lanes have reopened, however delays remain in the area.

DUBLIN: One lane has reopened on the Merrion Rd OB at the Merrion Gates, where there's an incident. Delays remain. https://t.co/qvBPcgxUj8

— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) June 17, 2016