LATEST: Gardaí warn that overturned lorry causing "massive delays" on M9

Gardaí have advised motorists to avoid the M9 northbound near Kilcullen as an overturned lorry has caused massive delays.

The incident happened this evening at Junction 2 northbound at Kilcullen.

The HGV overturned on its side and came to a stop resting on the concrete median barrier between the northbound and southbound lanes. 

Gardaí warned any road users intending to travel to the area to consider alternative routes.

Gardaí said: "This area is still experiencing massive delays and traffic is expected to remain extremely heavy for the evening.

"Anyone intending to travel to or via this area are asked to consider alternative routes."