17/06/2013

Traffic Builds Up As Restrictions Are Put In Place

Dublin traffic is expected to be severly disrupted and delayed until at least tomorrow evening as road restrictions are in place for the visit of US first lady, Michelle Obama and her two daughter's.

Kildare Street is closed and will remain so until Tuesday evening.

Heavy traffic and delays are being reported in and around the city, including the N11/Stillorgan Road from UCD to Leeson Street and Nassau Street from College Street to St Stephen';s Green.

There are also parking restrictions in place on St Stephen's Green North and East and on Molesworth Street.

Some buses that would use Kildare Street are also being redirected, full information of which if available on the Dublin Bus website.

Luas and DART services are not expected to be effected.

(MH/CD)

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