Advertisement

Do we need more roads to fix congestion?

On the station today, we’ve been hearing that drivers have left behind more than €300,000 at toll...

Share this article

16.59 10 Mar 2026


Do we need more roads to fix congestion?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

16.59 10 Mar 2026


On the station today, we’ve been hearing that drivers have left behind more than €300,000 at toll booths last year by driving away without their change when passing through a motorway plaza.

With record numbers passing through our tolls, and with frustrations building at the levels of congestion, is the solution to build more roads?

Joining Ciara to discuss is Brian Caufield, Professor in Transportation in the Dept of Civil Engineering at Trinity College Dublin.


Read more about

The Hard Shoulder

Related Episodes

Public sector unions to meet o...

00:12:13

Public sector unions to meet over possible strike action

The Claire Byrne Show

00:12:13


Parenting: How to navigate the...

00:09:33

Parenting: How to navigate the family outing?

The Claire Byrne Show

00:09:33


Schools relying on voluntary c...

00:13:25

Schools relying on voluntary contributions

The Claire Byrne Show

00:13:25


We pay tribute to one of Irela...

00:18:45

We pay tribute to one of Irelands greatest athletes Ciara Mageean

The Claire Byrne Show

00:18:45