Dublin traffic returning to normal after faulty lights cause chaos

Latest: According to AA Roadwatch, traffic lights are no longer malfunctioning in “a number of areas” in the Dublin city.

Update (12.42pm): According to AA Roadwatch, traffic lights are no longer malfunctioning in “a number of areas” in the Dublin city.

DUBLIN: Traffic lights are out of action at the SCR/ Kilmainham Lane jct. https://t.co/hEUHOZUvWM

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 19, 2016

Earlier: A number of sets of traffic lights are malfunctioning in Dublin city centre today.

There is heavy traffic as a result in a number of streets.

Kildare Street, Macken Street and the North and South Quays are among the worst affected areas.

DUBLIN: Traffic lights malfunctioning in a number of areas around the city centre, including the Kildare St/ Molesworth St jct, 1/2

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 19, 2016

2/2 Macken St/Samuel Beckett Bdg jct, & on North & South Quays @ James Joyce Bdg. Take care on approach to jcts. https://t.co/hEUHOZUvWM

— The AA Ireland (@aaroadwatch) January 19, 2016