Bus routes diverted due to Molesworth Street closure
Several key Dublin Bus routes are experiencing diversions following the closure of Molesworth Street. These changes affect routes 37, 39, 39a, 44 and 70, with altered paths around St Stephen's Green via Kildare Street until further notice.
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Dublin Bus News Centre
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Molesworth Street closure prompts bus route diversions in Dublin
From 11.45am on Saturday 7 November 2026, the closure of Molesworth Street has led to revised routes for several Dublin Bus services. These adjustments will remain in place until the street reopens.
Affected routes and diversions
- Route 37: Towards Blanchardstown Centre, buses will follow their normal path to St Stephen's Green before diverting via Kildare Street and returning to the usual route. Travel towards Baggot Street / Wilton Terrace continues as normal.
- Routes 39 and 39a: Buses heading to Ongar will similarly divert via Kildare Street after St Stephen's Green, while trips towards Burlington Road and UCD Belfield remain unchanged.
- Route 44: Services bound for DCU will divert through Kildare Street following the normal approach to St Stephen's Green. Trips towards Enniskerry continue on their usual path.
- Route 70: Buses travelling to Dunboyne will also divert via Kildare Street after St Stephen's Green, with journeys towards Burlington Road unaffected.
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