Southbound bore of Dublin Port Tunnel reopens after fire

The southbound bore of Dublin Port Tunnel has re-opened.

Both bores were closed following a fire this morning and Gardaí lifted the HGV ban in Dublin City Centre.

Dublin: The Southbound lanes of Dublin Port Tunnel have reopened to traffic. The Northbound lanes remain closed. Updates to follow

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 18, 2015

Dublin: The 5 axle ban in Dublin City Centre remains lifted to accommodate traffic flow.

— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) September 18, 2015

One man was taken to hospital as a precaution.

There has been no indication yet on when the northbound bore of the tunnel will be re-opening.

The closure has led to heavy traffic in Dublin City Centre.