Traffic is still quite light on most routes but expect delays to build. *MAIN TRAFFIC* * Busy but moving outbound on the N7 Naas Rd from the Red Cow Interchange to Newland's Cross. * Slow outbound through Drumcondra and busy on the Swords Rd from Griffith Ave to Collins Ave. * Slow on the N3 Navan Rd outbound from the M50 to the new Blanchardstown Jct. * On the M50 northbound traffic is slow at the off ramp for J5 Finglas. Southbound traffic is moving well. * Merrion Square West is closed until 10pm on Friday, 19th March for the St Patrick's Festival.

*EVENTS* Please see 'EVENTS' for further details. * The Hospitality Expo takes place today at the RDS Main Hall until 6pm.

*ROADWORKS* * Road sweeping takes place on the Kingswood Ring Rd, from 10am to 4pm daily, until this Fri (12th). Works take place between the N81/Tallaght Bypass and Willsbrook Rd. * A temporary traffic management plan is in place on the N3/Navan Rd at the Auburn Ave jct until Mon 15th March. * Works take place southbound on the N11/Stillorgan Rd at the Galloping Green jct, from 10am to 4pm daily, until Fri 19th March. * Stepaside Lane is closed from Enniskerry Rd to Burrow Rd until the end of March (31st), to facilitate works. Diversions are in place. * Works and a stop/go system are in place from Dunleary Hill to the Old Dunleary Rd until Sun 4th April. * A temporary one-way traffic system is in operation on Mounttown Rd Lower until 13th June (approx). Northbound traffic is diverted via Kill Ave, Abbey Rd, Monkstown Ave and Mounttown Rd. Southbound traffic is unaffected. This is to facilitate pipe-laying works.