Updated: 2.15pm

A portion of the M50 has been reopened to traffic after a truck overturned.

Heavy traffic had been building on the M50 northbound after the incident earlier today.

The on-ramp from the Naas Rd outbound to the M50 northbound was closed for a spell, with traffic diverted to the N7.

Emergency services attended the scene at Junction 9 Red Cow and motorists were advised to avoid the route if possible.

The road reopened shortly before 1pm, according to AA roadwatch.

They added delays in the area are now improving, with heavy traffic from nearby routes having cleared.