Gardai have warned that commuters may face traffic jams in the city for a short while as a technical fault has led to the East Link Bridge getting stuck upright.
In images online, the bridge has been shown to be stuck in an ‘open’ position, and is currently unable to come down. There are understood to be knock on delays to the Port Tunnel Southbound as a result, with the tunnel currently closed.
Oopsie! #EastLink Bridge #Dublin pic.twitter.com/fAp3vjvtMb
— Carole (Ducky) (@IrPsych) June 4, 2019
On Twitter, An Garda Siochana warned road users to expect delays as attempts are made to close the bridge.
East Link Bridge is stuck on Open in the upright position for the next 30 or so minutes. Gardaí are at the scene and diversions are in place. Expect Delays.
— An Garda Síochána (@GardaTraffic) June 4, 2019
Some people saw the opportunity to make a joke about the incident, with Dublin Fire Brigade replying to Gardai saying that the open bridge seemed more of a ‘challenge’ than an issue.
Seems more like a challenge than a problem. pic.twitter.com/4mE85eQ3XX
— Dublin Fire Brigade (@DubFireBrigade) June 4, 2019
