M1 traffic: Drivers face long delays after lorry overturns on motorway

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a multi-vehicle collision on the M1 near Drogheda, Co Louth, which is causing significant traffic delays.

The collision, which led to a lorry overturning, occurred in the northbound carriageway between Julianstown and Duleek, 2km south of Drogheda.

The busy motorway is the main route between Dublin and Belfast and serves many towns in the northeast.

COLLISION AHEAD!

M1 between J07 - JULIANSTOWN and J08 - DULEEK
Direction - Northbound

Expect delays!#TIITraffic @GardaTraffic pic.twitter.com/dEpZ6VMoEb

— TII Traffic (@TIITraffic) October 24, 2024

Both lanes of the M1 northbound remain blocked and tailbacks have been described as stretching from 10km to 20km.

Motorists have been warned to expect significant delays and are being urged to consider a different journey route or start time.