AA Roadwatch ask drivers to ‘slow down’ as Storm Diana takes over the country

Be careful on the roads today.

AA Roadwatch is warning drivers to be careful today as Storm Diana batters the country. With a weather warning in place for 16 counties across the country, heavy traffic is expected. The traffic boadcasting service said: "Slow down on wet roads and leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the one in front. Watch out too for wind-blown debris and take extra care around pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists." Meanwhile, here is an updated condition of national traffic: Meath: The N2 is closed now both ways just north of Kilmoon Cross as Gardai deal with a crash. Traffic is heaviest southbound on approach. Kildare/Dublin: Gardai are en route to a crash on the N7 inbound reportedly after J5 Athgoe. Traffic is quite heavy on approach from J8 Johnstown. Kildare/Dublin: Traffic is slow on the M4 eastbound from J7 Maynooth to J6 Celbridge and again from J4 Newcastle through to the M50. Clare/Limerick: In Ardnacrusha, the Corbally Rd (R463) is closed both ways at Barry’s Shop as emergency services deal with a crash. Limerick: There are northbound delays on the N21 through Adare. Meath/Dublin: It’s quite heavy inbound on the N3 from before J4 Clonee to J2 Blanchardstown. Wicklow: The N11 is already busy northbound from J13 Newcastle to J10 Delgany, and again further north from before J8 Kilmacanogue to J7 Bray South. Cork: It’s slow from Ballinacurra direction to the Lakeview R/A in Midleton.