Republic of Ireland
M50 Motorway Recovery
Ireland's busiest motorway — fast recovery, any junction, day or night.
The M50 is the busiest road in Ireland, carrying well over 150,000 vehicles a day around the Dublin orbital route. High traffic volume, frequent merges and the barrier-free tolling zone mean breakdowns and collisions are common. Franks Recovery covers the full M50 from the M1 interchange in the north to the Sandyford and Bray approaches in the south.
Where the M50 runs
Dublin orbital motorway, running from the M1 (Airport) interchange around the west of the city to the M11/N11 at Bray.
Key locations along the route
Dublin Airport • Red Cow • Blanchardstown • Tallaght • Sandyford • Carrickmines
Common M50 incidents
- • Rear-end and lane-change collisions peak during morning and evening congestion.
- • Breakdowns cluster on merge slip roads and around the Red Cow (J9) interchange.
- • Barrier-free eFlow tolling zone (between J6 and J7) sees frequent stop-related incidents.
Recovery at every M50 junction
Broken down on the M50? 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 M50
- 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 M50
The M50 passes through these counties — open a county page for local town-by-town recovery coverage.
M50 recovery — frequently asked questions
Can you recover my car if it breaks down on the M50?
Yes. Franks Recovery operates 24/7 across all M50 junctions (J1–J17). Move to the hard shoulder if safe, put on hazard lights, and call or WhatsApp us with your nearest junction number.
How do I tell you where I am on the M50?
Give us the nearest junction number and your direction of travel (northbound or southbound). Marker posts on the hard shoulder also show your exact location and the nearest emergency phone.
Is it safe to wait in my car on the M50?
If you are on the hard shoulder, exit the vehicle on the passenger side, get behind the barrier, and wait well away from traffic. Never attempt repairs on a live motorway lane.
Broken down on the M50? Call now.
Franks Recovery dispatches 24/7 across the M50 and every junction on the route.