Limerick M20 motorway closure after serious road traffic collision, Digi Mart USA News (Limerick, Ireland): The M20 Limerick to Cork road has been closed to motorists heading toward the city this Sunday evening following a “serious” road traffic collision. The incident occurred shortly before 6pm between Junction 3 Raheen and Junction 2 Dooradoyle.
Emergency services responded to the scene of a reported multi-vehicle collision. Road users are being asked to divert at Junction 4 Patrickswell for alternative routes, and there are reports of long traffic delays.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area where possible.
A post on the An Garda Síochána Limerick Facebook page said Gardaí and emergency services were at the scene of a serious road traffic collision on the M20 between Junctions 2 and 3 northbound in County Limerick. The road was closed with local diversions in place, and the northbound route is expected to be closed for a number of hours.
A TII spokesperson said the road was closed following the multi-vehicle collision. The southbound carriageway, in the direction of Cork, is not affected.
The spokesperson said delays should be expected and urged drivers to consider a different route or start time, to drive with caution when approaching the collision location, reduce speed, and follow instructions from emergency services.
An Garda Síochána has been contacted for comment.
