25km/hr diversion on M7 ends sooner than expected due to rapid progress of bridge demolition

Diversions on the M7 were due to end at 6am this morning between Junction 9 (Naas North) and Junction 10 (Naas South).

A temporary 25km per hour diversion had been in place to facilitate the demolition of an overbridge as part of the Osberstown Interchange (Junction 9a).

Demolition works progressed quicker than expected and were completed 24 hours ahead of schedule.

Dry and bright weather conditions helped to speed up the operation.

Heavier than normal traffic is expected on the M7 today due to GAA fans travelling from Limerick, Waterford and Kerry for National League finals in Croke Park.

Shoppers will also be travelling to and from a Private Sale event at Kildare Village.

Kildare Co Council said: "M7 bridge demolition works were expedited through Friday night and all day Saturday without any issues or delays encountered.

"Motorway now to be reopened by 6am Sunday morning and well in advance of the original scheduled timeframe."