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Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 10°C

# Traffic Jam

All time
# take the backroads
Traffic volumes at 85% of pre-pandemic levels after inter-county travel resumes
The AA has said that there has been a 36% increase in traffic incidents following easing of inter-county travel restrictions.
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May 21st 2021, 10:22 AM
# Stuck
Maritime traffic jam grows with more than 200 ships outside Suez Canal
The Suez Canal Authority said it welcomed international offers to help free a stranded cargo ship.
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Mar 26th 2021, 5:43 PM
# Traffic Jam
Contingency plans to deal with potential traffic chaos around Dublin Port will be in place by October
A traffic management group has been set up for Dublin Port to deal with possible delays in the area caused by inspections.
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Jul 9th 2019, 8:09 PM
# Christopher Kulish
American climber dies after reaching top of Mount Everest
About half a dozen climbers died on Everest last week, including two Irish men .
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May 28th 2019, 10:43 AM
# take back the city
Housing activists block traffic in Dublin during sit-down protest against Frederick Street eviction
Hundreds gathered to protest the eviction of a group from a vacant property in North Fredrick Street.
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Sep 12th 2018, 7:04 PM
# Traffic Jam
Learner drivers could soon be waiting more than a year to do their driving test
Law changes increasing the penalties for learner drivers will lead to a surge in demand for driving tests, Fórsa predict.
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Apr 13th 2018, 7:19 PM
# jammin
Could charging 'rent' on the roads abolish traffic jams?
The price would fluctuate similar to Uber’s surge pricing.
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Jul 13th 2017, 6:07 AM
# bumper to bumper
The 10 most congested cities in the world - and how Ireland measures up
Dublin, you’re alright. Galway… not so much.
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May 8th 2017, 5:53 PM
# Gridlock
Get stressed out sitting in traffic jams? One TD says it's impacting on people’s quality of life
Next week, Dublin City Council will discuss new plans to restrict car numbers in the city.
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Apr 25th 2017, 7:04 PM
# chockablock
Ireland's traffic congestion: "Not quite back to Celtic Tiger times, but it's up there"
The numbers of vehicles on Irish roads has increased by almost 15% in the past year – because of new cars, housing and the weather.
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Nov 22nd 2016, 6:05 AM
# Christmas gridlock
Frustration and anger as shoppers stuck in 6 hours of traffic
The jam occurred in and around Bluewater shopping centre in England on Monday.
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Dec 23rd 2015, 11:11 AM
# hauliers
Truck drivers plan further traffic chaos, and one Minister isn't very happy about it
The Irish Road Haulage Association has called on the Government to address their concerns over road tax.
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Oct 20th 2014, 7:43 PM
# Traffic Jam
Justice Minister adds to calls for 'imaginative' solution to court backlogs
Road tax penalties, debt collectors, tax credit cuts have all been floated to deal with traffic fines.
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Jul 25th 2014, 6:30 AM
# jammers
Spillage of fruit preserves causes literal traffic jam
Sticky wheels ahoy.
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Jul 24th 2014, 6:00 PM
# Pipe Screams
Newlands Cross closed after another pipe bursts
The road is closed inbound and outbound traffic is down to one lane.
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May 2nd 2014, 2:06 PM
# Traffic Jam
Driving licence centre closed - because it was too busy
The Road Safety Authority says that you should book in advance.
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Mar 26th 2014, 7:10 AM
# true or false
Debunked: Does switching off your engine when stuck in traffic save fuel?
It’s time to settle the argument you always have with that back-seat driver.
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Oct 13th 2013, 10:30 AM
# new newlands cross
7 people who can't wait for the Newlands Cross flyover
Irish people sitting in traffic. We’ve all been there.
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Jun 6th 2013, 1:00 PM
# falling down
The 11 most annoying people in a traffic jam
Hey you, picking your nose, GLASS IS SEE-THROUGH!
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Apr 5th 2013, 1:03 PM
# Cash Pile
Rush for scattered cash on Moscow motorway
Motorists couldn’t believe their luck when they saw the money along a major ten-lane road – causing a huge traffic jam.
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Jul 6th 2011, 3:30 PM