Risk of flooding as status orange warning remains
By Mary Dennehy
DESPITE the Red Alert being lifted, people are advised to remain cautious as a Status Orange warning remains in place until this afternoon.
As snow starts to melt across communities, the National Emergency Co-ordination Group has said that the thaw could lead to localised surface water, with people advised to watch for accumulations of water that could lead to flooding.
SDCC crews out on local roads
As services start to resume today, people are advised that despite the thaw, conditions remain treacherous in many places and to heed potential flood warnings.
People are encouraged to carefully plan any trips by foot, car or public transport and to not take any unneccesary journeys.
South Dublin County Council is out this morning getting the streets prepared for the week ahead and has urged people, if they can, to stay at home today.
Driving
AA Ireland has this morning advised anybody who has to travel to stick to the main roads and allow plenty of time.
While conditions are generally improving, there are secondary routes that remain impassable or treacherous – with a number of roads within communities such as Tallaght, Clondalkin and Lucan still impassable.
Bus
Dublin Bus is operating today and hopes to run some services until 11.30pm tonight.
A bus making its way through Tallaght earlier this week
However, there may be some disruption to service and the RTPI will not be operating over the course of the day.
Customers can get details on the Dublin Bus Twitter account or visit https://www.dublinbus.ie/ for a list of the routes currently operating in both directions.
Luas
The Red Line Luas is running today between The Point and the Red Cow. There are currently no services between Red Cow and Tallaght/Saggart, and the Connolly Luas stop remains closed.
In information provided by Luas this morning, trams are expected to operate between stops at a frequency of 30 minutes.
The closed sections of the Red Line will be opened following inspection of the tracks and platforms.
All Luas Park and Rides and closed.
Citywest Luas crossing at the weekend
According to Luas: “Maintenance teams worked through the night clearing snow on the tracks and platforms and will continue to do so until all the stops are open.
“Luas would like to thank all those who are working exceptionally hard during this severe weather period.”
Check www.luas.ie, Luas App, @Luas for service updates.
Shopping Centres
Many local shops will again be open today. However, be mindful of long wait times and queues.
The Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is open today from 11am to 7pm. However, in a Facebook message, management said that the safety of their colleagues and customers is their number one priority and they do not encourage unnecessary travel. Management will keep people updated on any changes through the LiffeyValley Facebook page.
The Square in Tallaght is open today with limited car parking
The Square in Tallaght is opening from 12pm today (Sunday). However, due to the weather conditions , there is limited access to the centre’s pedestrian walkways and car park facilities.
Pedestrian access has been made available from the North, East and West entrances. Parking is available in the Multi-Storey car via the East entrance (Post Office) with additional, limited, space in North car park.
For further details and any changes throughout the day visit www.thesquare.ie or The Square Facebook page.
More updates on local services to follow….
