Updated: 02/09/2010 15:27:39

*MAIN TRAFFIC* * The N7/Naas Rd is slow outbound approaching Newlands Cross. * Traffic is light in Dublin City at present. * M50 traffic is moving well in both directions so far this afternoon.

*ROAD SAFETY* It's 'Back to School' this week and drivers are reminded to: • Slow down • Observe the speed limit in school zones at all times • Be alert for school children walking and cycling to school • Be aware of students stepping off school buses

*N3/M50 INTERCHANGE* The new N3 Interchange opened to traffic yesterday evening, completing the M50 Upgrade Scheme. * The M50 Upgrade Scheme included widening 32km of motorway to three lanes, adding a fourth auxiliary lane between Interchanges, upgrading ten interchanges including the Red Cow and removing the West-Link toll barrier.

*SOUTHSIDE ROADWORKS* * Major works are in place on the Rock Rd from Mount Merrion Ave to Booterstown Ave. * A new ‘all stop’ layout is in place at the Killiney Hill/Military Rd jct. Traffic on all approaches to the junction will come to a complete stop. Motorists will only proceed through the junction when it is safe to do so. * A stop/go system is in place through Chapelizod at Anna Livia Bridge until mid-September. * Works will be carried out from Goatstown Rd to the Larchfield Rd this week, from 8am-6pm daily until tomorrow (3rd). *NORTHSIDE ROADWORKS* * Station Rd in Sutton will close for works each night from 7pm until 5am the following morning until tomorrow (3rd). * The Rathbeale Rd (R125) in Swords is closed until Nov, from Naul Rd (R108) to Corrstown Rd (R122). * In Balbriggan, a number of road closures and restrictions are in place for two sets of works being carried out.