In an operational notice updated overnight, An Garda Síochána confirmed three critical traffic blocks on routes between Dublin Airport and the city: 1 p.m.–11 p.m. on Wednesday 11 November, 7 a.m.–11 a.m. today, and 3 p.m.–8 p.m. on Friday 13 November. During these windows, the Dublin Port Tunnel, M1 spur and sections of the M50 will close intermittently to allow secure motorcade passage. Airlines have been asked to stagger check-in desk opening times and to remind passengers to arrive at least three hours before departure. The daa says fast-track security lanes will prioritise diplomatic entourages, potentially lengthening queues for regular travellers. Corporate shuttles and relocation service vehicles require a special access permit to enter the airport campus while convoys move. Logistics firms delivering aircraft spares, perishables and live animals should avoid the published locks, or risk missing loading windows. The Irish Exporters Association warns that late-evening freight services could be delayed by up to four hours, with knock-on implications for next-day connections at Heathrow and Amsterdam. Mobility advisers should share the Garda timetable with travellers and consider booking contingency hotel nights near the airport for mission-critical departures scheduled during Friday’s 3 p.m.–8 p.m. clampdown.
Source: An Garda Síochána
