Traffic chaos continues in Leinster, river bursts its banks

Torrential rain is having a serious impact on travel this afternoon, particularly in areas of Leinster.

In Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, the Slaney burst its banks in the town after bridges over the river were closed and businesses and householders along the quayside urged to evacuate.

In Dublin, The N11 is closed in both directions at Junction 5 and 6 as a safety precaution and will remain closed until further notice.

There are also reports of spot flooding in Howth, Portmarnock, Rush, Lusk and Skerries.

Traffic is also heavy across the capital and AA Roadwatch is appealing to motorists to allow extra time for their journeys and to use dipped headlights.

The M11 has been closed after Junction 5 Bray North, and is expected to remain closed until around 7pm.

Looks like it will be at least an hr or more before M11 reopens. Consider an alterantive. Image Keith Boland http://t.co/Y9bTHP1OPm #AARW

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) March 22, 2013

DART services between Howth and Howth Junction have also been suspended and Dublin Bus is honouring all valid rail tickets.

Amber flood alerts have been issued in Wicklow for Greystones and Enniskerry over the weekend, with rain expected to continue to fall along the east coast.

Wicklow: All roads in and around Bray and Enniskerry extremely congested. Take the N81 as an alternative. http://t.co/ZXUwwK2G67 #AARW

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) March 22, 2013

Wicklow: Flooding having severe impact on traffic in Enniskerry - over 2 hr delays reported. http://t.co/ZXUwwK2G67 #AARW

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) March 22, 2013

Delays on the M50 southbound from J16 Cherrywood J5 Bray North on the M11 due to closures and flooding. http://t.co/haOpL6VVrG #AARW

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) March 22, 2013