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'We're crammed into trams': Serious delays on Luas Green Line

# Passenger Frustration

'We're crammed into trams': Serious delays on Luas Green Line

Mar 15th 2018, 9:21 AM 38,153 Views 77 Comments

“Seven trams have passed but people can’t get on them,” one passenger at Windy Arbour said.

'Possible increased fares': Taxis won't be allowed to use some College Green roads during rush hour

# No Cars Go

'Possible increased fares': Taxis won't be allowed to use some College Green roads during rush hour

Feb 26th 2018, 5:42 PM 14,121 Views 82 Comments

A taxi driver association said that this move would increase fares as drivers will have to take longer routes.

Dublin Bus is changing another 10 routes to avoid College Green in the city centre

# Traffic Woes

Dublin Bus is changing another 10 routes to avoid College Green in the city centre

Feb 20th 2018, 6:00 PM 36,351 Views 56 Comments

The NTA said these changes are in order to cater for an increase in the number of longer Luas trams and tourist season.

Luas says it has fixed the broken real-time displays at all of its stops

# Peak Times

Luas says it has fixed the broken real-time displays at all of its stops

Feb 19th 2018, 4:05 PM 16,659 Views 14 Comments

The issue is one of a number that have been identified since the Luas Cross City was introduced.

M8 motorway reopens in one direction after being closed earlier

# Cahir

M8 motorway reopens in one direction after being closed earlier

Feb 13th 2018, 9:46 AM 37,755 Views 17 Comments

Earlier incidents happened on the M8 in Tipperary on a hazardous morning on Irish roads.

Could an underground Dart solve Dublin's traffic gridlock? It's being considered

# Opinion

Could an underground Dart solve Dublin's traffic gridlock? It's being considered

Feb 5th 2018, 6:30 AM 55,958 Views 123 Comments

The project can be launched at short notice to make a difference to the lives of tens of thousands of people every day, writes Catherine Murphy.

Being punched, having your hand stood on and death threats - the life of a Dublin clamper

# Tensions

Being punched, having your hand stood on and death threats - the life of a Dublin clamper

Jan 28th 2018, 10:00 PM 59,522 Views 159 Comments

One of the most chilling threats came from a doctor who said, “I hope I never see you in A&E.”

Why do we need to take away the kerb? Questions over 'shared space' road designs

# Irish Guide Dogs

Why do we need to take away the kerb? Questions over 'shared space' road designs

Jan 27th 2018, 7:30 AM 18,917 Views 75 Comments

Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind says the new streetscape designs have ‘crept in’ in Ireland.

Dublin Bus to change 17 bus routes over traffic problems in city centre

# Rush Hour

Dublin Bus to change 17 bus routes over traffic problems in city centre

Jan 25th 2018, 6:10 PM 50,354 Views 89 Comments

This morning, commuters reported that “dozens” of buses were backed up along Dame Street.

Man in late 80s dies days after being hit by car

# Mayo University Hospital

Man in late 80s dies days after being hit by car

Jan 16th 2018, 10:56 AM 10,870 Views 1 Comment

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses.

'Dealing with M50 traffic before your day has even started will test the mettle of any hardened citizen'

# Read Me

'Dealing with M50 traffic before your day has even started will test the mettle of any hardened citizen'

Jan 16th 2018, 7:01 AM 37,153 Views 68 Comments

Therapists would do well to open pop-up sessions on the hard shoulder, writes Áine Carroll.

# Speeding

Car caught speeding twice in less than half an hour in two different Clare towns

Jan 11th 2018, 9:53 PM 29,338 Views 32 Comments

Gardaí said that the driver was fined for both offences.

HGV ban lifted for Dublin city as Port Tunnel lanes closed

# Gridlock

HGV ban lifted for Dublin city as Port Tunnel lanes closed

Jan 5th 2018, 10:52 AM 22,336 Views 16 Comments

Removal of debris has led to the closure of the northbound bore of the tunnel.

Three teenagers arrested and one person hospitalised after crash on N7

# Athy

Three teenagers arrested and one person hospitalised after crash on N7

Dec 28th 2017, 6:32 PM 106,015 Views 106 Comments

The incident follows a report of a burglary in Athy this afternoon, which was interrupted by the homeowners.

'We're often portrayed as anti-car, we're not' - Dublin's traffic supremo on keeping the city flowing

# Commuting

'We're often portrayed as anti-car, we're not' - Dublin's traffic supremo on keeping the city flowing

Dec 27th 2017, 12:03 AM 17,773 Views 66 Comments

This year was a big one for traffic changes in the capital.

The lowest moment of 2017? Liveline listeners say it was the treatment of garda whistleblowers

# Liveline Poll

The lowest moment of 2017? Liveline listeners say it was the treatment of garda whistleblowers

Dec 22nd 2017, 5:46 PM 12,081 Views 34 Comments

Liveline listeners have had their say on the highs and the lows of the past year.

'Bumper-to-bumper traffic predicted during the run-up to Christmas' - AA Roadwatch's Christmas forecast

# Christmas Congestion

'Bumper-to-bumper traffic predicted during the run-up to Christmas' - AA Roadwatch's Christmas forecast

Dec 21st 2017, 3:39 PM 16,543 Views 17 Comments

With traffic levels at their heaviest in recent years, expect heavy congestion around shopping centre areas.

Spending mornings waiting on a Luas you can fit on? No plans to alleviate pressure for busy Christmas period

# Teething Difficulties

Spending mornings waiting on a Luas you can fit on? No plans to alleviate pressure for busy Christmas period

Dec 20th 2017, 6:05 AM 26,001 Views 77 Comments

A spokesperson for the Transport Department said ‘teething difficulties are to be expected’.

Traffic fumes could cancel out benefits of walking for older people - study

# Air Quality

Traffic fumes could cancel out benefits of walking for older people - study

Dec 6th 2017, 6:20 AM 4,963 Views 12 Comments

The EPA said that around 1,500 premature deaths in Ireland in 2014 were directly attributable to air pollution.

From today, permanent diversions are in place on Dublin's Dawson Street

# Luas Works

From today, permanent diversions are in place on Dublin's Dawson Street

Nov 7th 2017, 9:42 AM 25,583 Views 37 Comments

Permanent road diversions are being put in place to make room for the new cross-city Luas line.

A 24 hour Garda operation to get drivers to slow down is about to kick off

# National Slowdown Day

A 24 hour Garda operation to get drivers to slow down is about to kick off

Oct 20th 2017, 6:15 AM 16,534 Views 31 Comments

The operation will take place as Met Éireann has issued status red and yellow wind and rain warnings for areas across the country.

'A monumental disaster': Runners critical of bad organisation and traffic chaos at Dublin Half Marathon

# Heavy Delays

'A monumental disaster': Runners critical of bad organisation and traffic chaos at Dublin Half Marathon

Sep 23rd 2017, 3:30 PM 86,596 Views 87 Comments

The half marathon was due to kick off today at Newbridge House in Donabate in north county Dublin at 9am.

Man in critical condition after being struck by van which failed to stop in Longford

# Edgeworthstown

Man in critical condition after being struck by van which failed to stop in Longford

Sep 11th 2017, 5:56 PM 14,287 Views 5 Comments

The incident happened in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Drive through Dawson Street? You'll have to find a new route from now on

# Luas Cross City

Drive through Dawson Street? You'll have to find a new route from now on

Sep 11th 2017, 12:41 PM 25,013 Views 32 Comments

Cars will not be able to travel straight down Dawson Street to access Nassau Street.

Gardaí called after motorist verbally abused school traffic warden

# Slow Down

Gardaí called after motorist verbally abused school traffic warden

Sep 10th 2017, 4:02 PM 27,954 Views 37 Comments

Fingal County Council is urging motorists in the vicinity of local schools to slow down.

Train delays in Dublin after truck hits bridge at Amiens Street

# Rush Hour

Train delays in Dublin after truck hits bridge at Amiens Street

Sep 8th 2017, 6:45 PM 13,697 Views 20 Comments

Services between Connolly Station and Tara Street were suspended earlier.

Gardaí seize car after disqualified driver has no insurance and tests positive for alcohol and cocaine

# Stopped

Gardaí seize car after disqualified driver has no insurance and tests positive for alcohol and cocaine

Sep 1st 2017, 10:05 PM 37,265 Views 48 Comments

Gardaí tweeted today that a driver was stopped this morning in Dublin.

Port Tunnel reopened after oil tanker breaks down

# Dublin

Port Tunnel reopened after oil tanker breaks down

Aug 30th 2017, 5:35 PM 15,576 Views 12 Comments

The tunnel was closed in one direction earlier today.

31-year-old man seriously injured after being struck by car in west Dublin

# Clondalkin

31-year-old man seriously injured after being struck by car in west Dublin

Aug 29th 2017, 5:24 PM 24,258 Views 5 Comments

The incident occurred at about 8.15am this morning.

All lanes reopened on M50 following five car crash

# Traffic

All lanes reopened on M50 following five car crash

Aug 22nd 2017, 11:50 AM 80,450 Views 71 Comments

The incident caused significant delays this morning.

Poll: Should Irish cities introduce congestion charges?

# Your Say

Poll: Should Irish cities introduce congestion charges?

Aug 21st 2017, 9:44 AM 21,597 Views 161 Comments

New measures have come into effect in Dublin.

Driving to work today in Dublin? Don't forget there are new traffic restrictions in place

# Bus Priority Measures

Driving to work today in Dublin? Don't forget there are new traffic restrictions in place

Aug 21st 2017, 7:23 AM 21,275 Views 37 Comments

There is no longer a right turn now from Bachelors Walk onto O’Connell Bridge – except for buses, taxis and bicycles.

Traffic restrictions in Dublin as athletes take part in Ironman challenge

# Ironman 70.3

Traffic restrictions in Dublin as athletes take part in Ironman challenge

Aug 20th 2017, 6:00 AM 30,669 Views 34 Comments

Over 2000 athletes will take part.

Extra bus lanes for Dublin city as cars will be reduced to one lane on quays

# From This Weekend

Extra bus lanes for Dublin city as cars will be reduced to one lane on quays

Aug 14th 2017, 11:52 AM 30,904 Views 93 Comments

Cars will also be banned from turning right onto O’Connell Bridge from Bachelors Walk.

'It's absolute chaos': Luas works are causing serious traffic issues on Moore Street

# Restrictions

'It's absolute chaos': Luas works are causing serious traffic issues on Moore Street

Aug 13th 2017, 7:00 PM 30,736 Views 61 Comments

Footage shows an on call fire engine appearing to have to reverse down Moore Street due to congestion.

Dublin's south quays reopen to traffic ahead of schedule

# Luas Cross City

Dublin's south quays reopen to traffic ahead of schedule

Aug 8th 2017, 7:10 AM 15,918 Views 22 Comments

The works were expected to last for up to eight days.

Gardaí out in force after high number of road deaths this week

# Bank Holiday

Gardaí out in force after high number of road deaths this week

Aug 5th 2017, 8:03 PM 34,597 Views 56 Comments

Dublin Fire Brigade were called to a number of crashes last night.

Going to Croker next weekend? Luas works mean you should 'avoid the city centre completely'

# Significant Disruption

Going to Croker next weekend? Luas works mean you should 'avoid the city centre completely'

Jul 28th 2017, 2:21 PM 22,820 Views 18 Comments

Gardaí say that members of the public should only use public transport to access the city centre next bank holiday weekend.

Could charging 'rent' on the roads abolish traffic jams?

# Jammin

Could charging 'rent' on the roads abolish traffic jams?

Jul 13th 2017, 6:07 AM 17,418 Views 72 Comments

The price would fluctuate similar to Uber’s surge pricing.

Man (70s) dies after car hits concrete wall in Carlow

# Cloughna

Man (70s) dies after car hits concrete wall in Carlow

Jul 10th 2017, 8:05 AM 11,495 Views 1 Comment

The man was the sole occupant of the car.

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