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Traffic volumes are back to 85% of pre-pandemic levels

The recent lifting of Covid-19 restrictions has seen a “significant spike” in traffic volumes...

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16.43 21 May 2021


Traffic volumes are back to 85% of pre-pandemic levels


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16.43 21 May 2021


The recent lifting of Covid-19 restrictions has seen a “significant spike” in traffic volumes and incidents on the nation’s roads.

The AA has said that there has been a 36% increase in traffic incidents following easing of inter-county travel restrictions.

To give us the stats, Kieran was joined by Paddy Comyn, Head of Communications at AA Roadwatch.

Also Brian Caufield, Associate Professor in Transport at Trinity College Dublin & Alexandra Ryan, founder and CEO of Entertainment News Site Goss.ie.

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