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Traffic chaos has unfolded in Dublin City this morning, as one of the Irish capital’s busy roads was closed following a gas leak.
Merrion Road, located in Dublin 4 running alongside Merrion Square, was closed to traffic due to a gas leak which occurred on the morning of May 22. Long delays are expected.
An investigation is being carried out by Gas Networks Ireland, with Dublin City Council Traffic & Incident Management Centre warning that diversions in place for motorists as they look to solve the issue.
Please Note: Merrion Row is closed to traffic due to emergency Gas leak investigation works by Gas Networks Ireland.
— Traffic Management Centre (@DCCTraffic) May 22, 2024
Diversions in Place
The road joins the Pembroke Road section of the R118 at Herbert Park and runs south-east to Merrion, where it meets the Rock Road at Booterstown. At Merrion Gates, it meets Strand Road just after the latter crosses the DART line.
The closure comes on a particularly busy day in the capital city, as widespread closures are set to take place for the Europa League final in the Aviva Stadium this evening.
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