The Dublin to Limerick motorway was blocked southbound at Junction 21 Borris-in-Ossory as emergency services dealt with a grass fire at the side of the road today, Friday June 29.
Caution is advised northbound on that stretch as visibility is reduced by smoke. The situation is ongoing.
#LAOIS Fire at the side of the M7 southbound. More here: https://t.co/PSzIBsvOzE
— AA Roadwatch (@aaroadwatch) 29 June 2018
We will have more on the situation as it comes in.
In other traffic news, there is a breakdown on the M8 southbound at Junction 3 Rathdowney, in the left lane and hard shoulder.
More fire incidents
Fire incidents have been causing havoc in Laois, with a fire in a large Laois housing estate last night.