Republic of Ireland
Dublin Port Tunnel Recovery
Port, Airport and city-link tunnel — fast recovery at both portals.
The Dublin Port Tunnel links the M1/M50 and Dublin Airport with Dublin Port, carrying heavy HGV and commercial traffic. Height-restriction incidents, breakdowns and stalls inside or at the portals need fast, careful recovery. Franks Recovery covers both tunnel portals and the M1/M50 approaches.
Where the Port Tunnel runs
Twin-bore tunnel linking the M1/M50 (Whitehall / Santry) with Dublin Port at the East Wall / North Wall portal.
Key locations along the route
Dublin Port • Dublin Airport • Whitehall • East Wall • Santry
Common Port Tunnel incidents
- • Height-restriction (over-height vehicle) incidents are a known tunnel issue.
- • HGV and commercial breakdowns are common due to heavy freight use.
- • Stalls at the portals or approach ramps need prompt clearance to avoid tailbacks.
Recovery at every Port Tunnel junction
Broken down on the Port Tunnel? Tell us your nearest junction and direction of travel — we dispatch 24/7 to any point on the route.
What to do if you break down on the Port Tunnel
- 1. Get off the live lane. Pull onto the hard shoulder as far left as possible and switch on your hazard lights immediately.
- 2. Exit on the passenger side. Leave the vehicle away from traffic, climb behind the safety barrier, and keep passengers and pets with you.
- 3. Note your location. Check the nearest junction number and the marker posts on the hard shoulder — they show your exact position and direction.
- 4. Call Franks Recovery. Phone 087 446 7887 or WhatsApp us with your junction and direction — we dispatch straight away.
- 5. Never attempt repairs on a live motorway. Do not stand between your car and moving traffic or try roadside fixes in a running lane.
Counties along the Port Tunnel
The Port Tunnel passes through these counties — open a county page for local town-by-town recovery coverage.
Port Tunnel recovery — frequently asked questions
Can you recover a vehicle at the Dublin Port Tunnel?
Yes. Franks Recovery covers both Port Tunnel portals and the M1/M50 approaches 24/7. Follow tunnel staff instructions and call or WhatsApp us with your exact location.
What happens if my vehicle breaks down inside the tunnel?
Tunnel control will manage the immediate safety response. Once your vehicle is cleared to a safe point, Franks Recovery can arrange onward recovery and transport.
Do you handle van and light commercial recovery near the port?
Yes. The Port Tunnel area sees heavy commercial traffic, and we handle van and light commercial recovery around the port and airport approaches.
Broken down on the Port Tunnel? Call now.
Franks Recovery dispatches 24/7 across the Port Tunnel and every junction on the route.