TRAFFIC: M7 closed southbound at Junction 16

The M7 is still closed southbound at Junction 16 until further notice following a collision earlier.

Motorists are being diverted via the old Dublin Road (R445) to Portlaoise town centre before rejoining the M7 at Junction 17 (Abbeyleix, N77, R423).

M7 Business Park 

Meanwhile a collision at the M7 Business Park Roundabout, just off the M7 at Junction 10 Naas South, is causing delays at the area.

Traffic exiting the M7 northbound is backed up onto the motorway.