Gardaí say they're making changes to checkpoints on two key roads around Dublin after lengthy traffic delays yesterday.
Dozens of checkpoints are in place around the country as part of efforts to ensure compliance with level three coronavirus restrictions, including to encourage people to not leave their county for non-essential reasons.
However, tailbacks of up to 8km were reported on some commuter routes around Dublin yesterday morning as a result of the checks.
Gardaí have confirmed they've now made changes to the checkpoints on the N7 (Junction 6) and M2 (Junction 2).
However, other checkpoints will continue operating as they were.
In a statement about the changes on the N7 and M2, gardaí said: A" new traffic layout has been introduced at these checkpoints which provides a dedicated HGV only lane to minimise delay or disruption to business distribution.
"Signage will be in place prior to reaching the checkpoints and the right hand lane (lane 3) will be available for HGVs only.
"We would ask all motorists to follow the signage and that HGV drivers reduce their speed as they approach the Garda checkpoints as they still may be required to stop."
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan yesterday said the checkpoints were something gardaí 'will probably review' after the traffic issues reported yesterday.
He acknowledged traffic jams were 'deeply frustrating and hugely annoying', but that there is also a need to remind people about the current restrictions.
