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NRA willing to meet IRHA
A spokesman for the National Roads Authority says the NRA is willing to hold talks with the Irish Road Haulage Association to head off a possible boycott by the latter body of the new barrier-free M50 toll system.
’Toll confusion unnecessary’ - Automobile Association
AA Roadwatch has claimed that there remained a lot of "unnecessary confusion" among motorists as to what tolls to pay once the M50 goes barrier-free.
NRA announces arrangements for ’pay as you go’
eFlow Barrier Free Tolling starts on the M50, Saturday, August 30th and although the tag and video accounts options are proving popular amongst motorists using the M50 regularly, the customer also has the option to ’pay as you go’ by using the Payzone retail option.
Truck crash causes massive delays on M50
A crash involving two trucks resulted in major traffic delays on the M50 yesterday (Monday) with tailbacks of up to 13 km.
Tolls to cost 50 euros per week
Motorists are to face bills of up to 50 euros a week in road tolls, new figures have revealed.
ISME anger over M50 toll increase
ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has lashed out at the Government for what it described as "greed and opportunism" in dealing with barrier-free tolling on the M50.
5 days to start of M50 barrier-free tolling!
NRA announces arrangements for tag distribution and mounting.
Truckers threaten boycott trip charges
The new toll-paying M50 system could be thrown into chaos if a threat by truck drivers not to pay the charges is carried out.
Transport Minister to introduce new speed limits
The Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey is expected to bring in legislation which will see speed limits reduced by up to 20km/h.
M50 toll tags to be sold by retailers
The Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association is adopting the tolltag.ie pay-as-you-go system, which provides a top-up transaction service.
Road safety fears highlighted by protestors
Road safety issues have been cited as being partly responsible for the withdrawal of an application to build a biofuel processing plant adjacent to the Tallow-Youghal road in county Cork.
M50 delays expected this weekend
Motorists have been warned of travel disruption this weekend on the M50 motorway due to lane closures.
No justifcation for M20 - An Taisce
An Taisce has claimed there "is no justification" for the construction of the new M20.
National Roads Authority warns of N7 congestion
The construction of a massive new incinerator in county Dublin could lead to road traffic problems on the N7, the NRA has warned.
M50 traffic to get worse before it gets better
Motorists have been warned that the planned dismantlement of the West-Link toll plaza on Dublin’s M50 will mean congestion is likely to get worse in the short term.
Road smash leads to 7km jam
A four-car collision on Dublin’s M50 left hundreds of motorists sitting in a 7km tailback during yesterday’s (Wednesday) rush hour.
Roads Authority says no excuse for drivers forgetting to pay M50 toll
The National Roads Authority (NRA) says there is no excuse for holidaymakers to "forget" to pay the M50 toll.
Engineer chief says flood defences should keep towns accessible for years
A leading engineer with the Office of Public Roads has said that contracts for flood defence systems in leading provincial towns should be adequate for many years.
Traffic ban planned for centre of capital
Traffic is to be completely banned from the junction of Grafton Street and St. Stephen’s Green as a by-product of works to be carried out for the Metro North light-rail system.
Hauliers happy at imminent demise of M50 toll plaza
Hauliers countrywide have given the thumbs up to the news that the notorious M50 toll plaza will be made redundant in under two week’s time.
University not obliged to fund road network
The University of Limerick (UL) has been advised that monies paid by it for development work at its campus will be used to of set the upgrading of the local road network by Clare County Council.
Flooding floors bridge and damages quay wall and roads
The continuing heavy rain and flooding in some parts of the country has seen a bridge partly demolished and serious damage caused to the local road network.
Investigation underway as dual carriageway remains blocked
The North’s Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy is awaiting a report on the severe flooding which caused the closure of the Westlink in Belfast which connects the North’s two principal motorways.
Hauliers asked to strap up
The Highway Agency has warned all hauliers who use UK motorways to ensure that their ratchet straps are properly tightened, after hundreds of them were found on roads recently.
Flooding causing chaos
Heaving flooding in Carlow, Tipperary, Offaly, Kilkenny, Laois and Galway is hampering travel throughout Ireland.
Truck crash kills pair
A husband and wife from Garryspillane were killed in county Cork yesterday (Thursday) afternoon when their car was in collision with a truck.
New bridge for road black spot
Monaghan County Council and Newry and Mourne District Council have confirmed that plans have been finalised for the construction of a new cross-border bridge.
Most Kerry roads now passable
Most roads in county Kerry were again passable last night (Wednesday) after some of the floods in the area abated.
N3 and N50 closures to be investigated by NRA
The National Roads Authority (NRA) is to liaise with Fingal County Council to investigate the reasons behind the flooding that closed the N3 at Blanchardstown and a part of the M50 in recent days.
Traffic to be disrupted as a result of Docklands transport plan
The project manager for a proposed 2 billion euros rail link development in Dublin has conceded that road users will be inconvenienced over the course of the work.
Road body urges celebratory caution
The Road Safety Authority has appealed to parents of those involved in celebrating their Leaving Certificate results today (Wednesday) to advise their children to exercise care if travelling on the roads.
New dual carriageway planned for North
An accident blackspot on a road in North Antrim will undergo a major transformation as a new £52 million dual carriageway is to be built along the route on the A26.
UK Lorry involved in fatal accident
An accident involving an articulated lorry and a car in the north of England has resulted in the death of two people on one of the areas busiest roads.
Lorry driver attacked
A lorry driver was subjected to a road rage attack that left the man and his passenger with serious injuries following the unprovoked incident.
Road carnage continues
The adverse weather conditions played its part in the deaths of three people on the roads over the weekend with a truck being involved in one of the fatal accidents.
Toll cameras to catch tax dodgers
The new e-flow system that is being introduced on August 30th will help to reveal motorists and truckers that have failed to tax or insure their vehicles.
Truckers be warned, more flooding on way
The freak monsoon like rain that caused major flooding around the country on Saturday could hit again over the next few days, according to Met Eireann.
Pay-as-you-go M50 tag sounds complicated
It’s supposed to make life easy for motorists, but the new pay-as-you-go toll tag has been launched - and sounds pretty complicated first thing on a Friday morning.
Monkey business on the N11
Amused motorists availed of the opportunity to pass bananas to a monkey causing disruptions to traffic on the N11 on Thursday.
A weekend of M50 disruption looms
Motorists have been warned that there will be considerable traffic disruption on and around the M50 this weekend due to ongoing upgrading works.
Derry roads closed after floods
Northern Ireland did not escape the wrath of Mother Nature with waters up to two feet deep causing havoc for motorists.
Life lost in Limerick collision
A man has been killed in a crash that took place in County Limerick shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
Three-quarters of motorists don’t trust young drivers
The reign of the boy racer could be coming to an end after a new poll revealed that 75% of motorists think young drivers are a danger to road safety.
Dublin Bus set to hike up prices
Due to a massive increase in its fuel bill, Dublin Bus is expected to raise its fare prices accordingly.
Dempsey complacency on NVDF will cause widespread toll evasion - O’Dowd
Fine Gael’s Transport Spokesman, Fergus O’Dowd has said complacency by the Minister for Transport on the National Vehicle and Driver File (NVDF) will lead to widespread toll evasion, when barrier free tolling comes into effect on the country’s busiest motorway at the end of the month. (August)
€1bn Cork-Limerick motorway options remain open
Due to public demand, route options for the €1 billion motorway between Cork and Limerick will reamin on display next week.
N72 disruption for a month
Motorists will encounter disruptions on the N72 between Killarney and Mallow for the next month.
1,000 tractors take to the road in protest
On Bank Holiday Monday, over 1,000 tractors took part in a massive protest against a proposed power line corridor in the northeast.
Weekend of carnage
It was another August Bank Holiday weekend of carnage on Irish roads, with families nationwide left counting the cost.
NI politician calls for action on death road
In Northern Ireland, a leading politician has called on the government to take action to prevent more deaths on a notorious stretch of road in County Fermanagh.
Roads closed in Limerick / Cork
The Killarney Road (N21) out of Newcastle West has been closed to traffic following flash flooding overnight in the County Limerick town.
Man killed in Mayo van collision
In Mayo, a man was killed in a collision between two light goods vehicles on Thursday evening.
Horror truck smash in Fermanagh
A man was killed and four other people sustained injuries in a horror crash with a truck in County Fermanagh on Wednesday morning.
Drive carefully this Bank Holiday weekend
Motorists are being urged to drive with extreme caution this August Bank Holiday weekend.
More breath testing loopholes
Random breath tests are UNLAWFUL unless Gardai have been given written authorisation to set up the checkpoint.
Wexford truck collision claims man’s life
A man was killed when his car collided with an articulated truck in County Wexford on Tuesday morning.
Carlow driver’s cargo up in smoke
A driver in Carlow has been arrested after Gardai found a large quantity of cannabis in his car.
County Down accident victim dies
A woman has died in hospital after being fatally injured in a traffic accident in Downpatrick over the weekend.
Motorcyclist dies in Antrim crash
A 28-year-old motorcyclist has been killed in a road traffic accident in County Antrim.
Donegal woman escapes jail rap
A 24-year-old Donegal woman who caused the death of her two friends in a horror smash in March 2005 has been handed a SUSPENDED prison sentence.
Jail for death driver
A Donegal man has been jailed for recklessly causing a fatal road traffic accident in County Louth four years ago.
Three young men hospitalised following midlands accident
Three young men had to be taken to hospital as a result of injuries sustained when the car they were travelling in stuck a wall in County Offaly.
Woman killed in Mayo crash
The weekend got off to an all-too-familiar start when an elderly woman lost her life in a County Mayo road traffic accident.
Donegal motorcyclist dies in Antrim crash
The Donegal motorcyclist injured in a collision with a 4X4 in County Antrim has died in hospital as a result of his injuries.
Diversions in place following fatal Kerry collision
Diversions are in place after a young motorcyclist was killed in an accident in County Kerry on Monday morning, July 28.
NRA won’t pander to IKEA
The National Roads Authority refuses to be pressurised into speeding up its upgrading work on the M50 to facilitate early opening of the IKEA superstore on Ballymun.
Yet another fatality on the road
A woman in County Carlow has become the latest victim of the carnage on Irish roads.
Belfast RTA pensioner dies
A Belfast pensioner who was struck by a vehicle in the city has died in hospital as a result of his injuries
156,000 foreign drivers dodge penalty points
Penalty points that should have been handed out to 156,000 drivers could not be imposed as the motorists in question did not hold Irish driving licences at the time.
Operator suing Dublin Bus
A private bus operator intends to sue Dublin Bus for allegedly providing unfair competition by covering a route without proper authorisation.
Youth killed in Listowel collision
A road traffic accident on the N61 near Listowel in County Kerry has claimed the life of an 18-year-old man.
Hit-and-run truck driver sought by Gardai
Gardaí are trying to track a truck driver who left the scene after hitting and injuring a female cyclist in the city.
Jack-knifed truck causes chaos on the N11
There were severe disruptions to traffic on the N11 in Wicklow on Monday evening when the road had to be closed due to an accident involving a truck, van and car.
M50 incident sparks city traffic chaos
There is severe disruption on the M50 southbound today (Monday) following an accident.
Tyrone accident claims another life
A man was killed in a road traffic accident in County Tyrone in the early hours of Monday morning.
Heartbroken mother succeeds in safety barrier campaign
A bereaved Cork mother has succeeded in having safety barriers erected at the scene of a motorcycle accident that claimed her two sons.
Four die in three crashes
Four people lost their lives in three separate accidents over the weekend, bringing the death toll on state roads to 160 for 2008.
Incidences of drink driving fall
Some good news on the road safety front as the number of people arrested for drink driving has been almost halved over the past two years.
50km/h limit on Athlone bypass
A special 50km/h speed limit is effective on the N6 Athlone bypass until December 2008.
Is nobody speeding in North Down?
A surprising statistic released recently is that only ONE person has been caught speeding on the A2 in North Down since new cameras were installed in May.
Young woman loses life
A 21-year-old woman has been killed in a road traffic accident in County Armagh.
Major flaw as trucks evade camera detection
Fixed speed cameras being used by Garda Traffic Corps are unable to tell the difference between cars and trucks.
Sentence increase for NI death driver
A teenage driver who killed two men in an accident at Newry, County Down has had his jail sentence increased.
Fatal crash driver to be tried in October
The sole survivor of a fatal road crash in Donegal will be tried in October in relation to the deaths of five other people.
Cops arrest 15-year-old drunk driver
A teenager has appeared in court charged with drink driving when he was only 15.
New midlands artery opens today
A major new road in the midlands will be officially opened this afternoon, significantly reducing the journey time between Galway and Dublin.
2c-a-mile car on the way
A car that can travel a mile for just 2c will soon be launched here in Ireland.
Rugby star trial in three months
Former Irish rugby international Eddie Halvey has learned that his trial for causing death by dangerous driving will not go ahead until October.
Car wheels come off in tunnel
The southbound lanes in the Port Tunnel had to be closed down on Monday after a car’s wheels came off.
Chill out - tractor convoy for a great cause
Motorists who find themselves delayed behind a tractor cavalcade in the coming days should console themselves with the knowledge that it’s all for a really good cause.
Horror crash in Tipperary
One man has been killed and a young boy left fighting for his life after a horrific accident in County Tipperary on Saturday night.
Toll operators owe state seven million
A High Court order has told toll bridge operators that they owe as much as seven million euro to the Irish state.
Port Tunnel set for chaos
A row over pay level for workers in the Dublin Port Tunnel could result in union members go on strike at the end of the month, if the dispute is not settled.
Slow drivers play part in accidents
At a time when speeding is the main reason for the majority of fatal accidents on Irish roads, it has been stressed that slow drivers should also shoulder some of the blame.
Breakfast rolls key to M1 service stations
The National Roads Authority has given the green light for two service stations along the M1 to be developed as long as they serve truckers’ favourite morning feast, the breakfast roll!
Transport 21 to suffer from cutbacks
Finance Minister Brian Lenihan announced a number of cutbacks would be made to save millions and this includes an examination of the Transport 21 plan.
Two killed in bus smash
A fatal bus crash in the North last night has claimed the lives of two men after the vehicle collided with a couple of cars, while many were injured.
Soccer star involved in truck smash
One of the Premiership’s top football stars had a narrow escape when his Range Rover was involved in a collision with a Scania lorry on Monday morning.
Belfast underpass to ease congestion
Another section of the M1/Westlink was opened to the public today as the motorway underpass at Broadway in Belfast began taking traffic, one year ahead of schedule.
M50 northbound in chaos
Two separate collisions on the M50 northbound have caused major traffic disruptions and tailbacks along the route this morning as commuters face long delays.
Truck jack-knives on M7
A truck jack-knifed on the M7 Southbound yesterday causing major traffic delays along the route as the emergency services were called to remove the vehicle.
Port Tunnel evacuated
The Dublin Port Tunnel was evacuated yesterday as not for the first time there was a fire scare in the much maligned €751 million development.
Pressure on for Macroom bypass
A lobbying group has called on the Government to give the go ahead for a much needed bypass in the busy town of Macroom in County Cork, which is good news for truckers operating in that area.
Truck involved in fatal crash
A man has died from the injuries sustained when the car he was travelling in collided with a truck in Dingle, Co Kerry on Monday evening.
Fake garda car to deter speeding offenders
Hauliers operating in County Kildare will be met with the unusual sight of a full size cut-out garda patrol car, which will be placed at different locations around the county to deter motorists from speeding.
Blind leading the blind?
A new survey has revealed that driving instructors have themselves FAILED vital theory tests.
Tarawatch M3 campaign continues
The Tarawatch group is continuing its campaign to have the controversial M3 route through the Hill of Tara stopped in its tracks.
New L-driver laws apply from midnight
The new laws governing L-drivers on Irish roads will come into force on Tuesday July 1 2008.
Disqualified drivers to face widespread ban
The subject of disqualified drivers being banned in other countries will be discussed today as Government officials from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Britain meet.
Clampdown on speeding in Port Tunnel
Dublin’s Port Tunnel will have speed cameras installed over the coming weeks as a joint venture by the National Roads Authority (NRA) and the Gardai is being set up to detect speeding vehicles through the 4.5km route.
Gardai to go easy on L-drivers
Head of the Garda Traffic Corps assistant commissioner Eddie Rock has stressed that there will be no major clampdown on unaccompanied learner drivers.
Asbestos spilled on UK motorway
Fourteen tonnes of asbestos were spilled on to a major road in the UK after two lorries crashed with one over turning, causing it to shed its load.
Further setback for UK hauliers
As if the price of diesel and rogue traders were the bane of hauliers at the moment, but UK truckers could also face the prospect of paying road-user charges in the near future.
EU target missed
The European Commission deadline for reducing road deaths is set to be missed by Ireland as it is reported that this country is a decade off reaching its goals.
No need to watch your head
A new product from sat nav company Snooper will help drivers of large trucks find the best routes to travel and remove the fear of hitting a low bridge.
Cyclist killed in Tipperary
A teenage cyclist has died in hospital from the injuries sustained in a road traffic accident involving a motorbike in Co Tipperary on Wednesday evening.
Higgins calls on Dempsey to implement new road safety measures on all Irish roads
Fine Gael MEP Jim Higgins has called on the Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey to ensure that new EU road safety guidelines for the improvement of infrastructure are applied to all types of road, from rural to motorway networks.
Diesel tanker fire shuts UK motorway
A diesel tanker carrying up to 29,000 litres of fuel caught fire on the M4 in the UK caused serious delays in traffic as the motorway was closed for several hours.
PSNI accused of road safety negligence
A report released by the UK Criminal Justice Inspector has accused the PSNI of not doing enough with regards investigation road traffic accidents.
AA send out storm warning
AA Roadwatch and the Gardai have told motorists not to travel unless necessary as the country braces itself for a storm over the coming days.
Jeep involved in tragic accident
A fatal accident involving a jeep and car in Co Donegal has resulted in the death of a young mother and her three-month-old baby daughter on Monday night.
Girl killed in traffic accident
A 6-year-old girl has become the latest victim to be killed on Irish roads after she was knocked down by a car while crossing the road in Ballybunion, Co Kerry on Sunday morning.
Truck involved in fatal accident
A 72-year-old man has been killed in a road accident involving a truck as the Road Safety Authority has urged motorists and pedestrians alike to take care while on the roads.
Truck rammed by raiders
A truck was rammed by four men in a car last night during a high speed chase involving a number of garda patrol cars around the roads of Co Louth.
Foreign-registered vehicles targeted in Garda blitz
Checkpoints will be a common sight across the country over the next few days as the Gardai launch a safety campaign against provisional licence holders, while foreign-registered cars will also come under scrutiny.
Two killed in Spanish truck protests
Two people have been killed as the Spanish hauliers protest over the rising cost of fuel has resulted in riot police been sent in to avert any more danger.
Crackdown on learner drivers
Hauliers can expect to face many roadblocks over the coming days as the Gardai have revealed that a safety crackdown on learner drivers will get underway from tomorrow.
Quinn hints at protests
President of the Road Haulage Association Jimmy Quinn has suggested on a morning radio interview that hauliers are seriously considering mounting road blocks in protest over the price of fuel.
M50 toll plaza scaled by protestors
Three men protesting for better rights for children’s fathers have climbed to the top of the M50 toll plaza in a bid to get the media’s and Government’s attention.
Kids unharmed in bus crash
A school bus crashed into a wall near Drogheda yesterday afternoon, but fortunately the 49 children on board avoided serious injury in yet another major incident.
Irish tourists made to suffer
The ongoing protests by Spanish hauliers all over the country has affected Irish tourists as traffic chaos has become a common sight in Spain.
RSA in dark over new laws
The Road Safety Authority has stressed that it knows nothing of plans to let first time drink drivers off with a fine and penalty, instead of facing the compulsory ban.
Scottish convoy in place
Following in the footsteps of their English, French, Spanish and Portuguese counterparts, Scottish hauliers will today form a protest by means of a convoy against escalating fuel costs.
DTO director touts novel idea
The Director of Dublin Transport, John Henry believes radical changes should be made to the capital’s streets in a bid to cut down on the number of traffic accidents.
Bus crash case to end
The Navan bus crash case that resulted in the deaths of five school children will finally be concluded today as Bus Eireann, Meath County Council and Keltank Ltd all face substantial fines.
M3 workers in pay protest
Construction workers on two M3 motorway sites in Co Meath have claimed that they have not being paid for over a week by their employer.
Three more die on roads
Three more people have been killed on Irish roads in what has become one of the bleakest weeks with regards road safety as 12 people have now died since the weekend.
NI roads commended
Northern Ireland roads have been praised as the best in the United Kingdom following a survey of AA members felt the six counties were way ahead of mainland Britain.
Truck causes chaos on N4
A lorry that turned over on the N4 in Westmeath on Tuesday afternoon caused major delays for motorists travelling along the route as the dual carriageway was blocked for a number of hours.
Youth not heeding road safety campaigns
New figures released have shown that road safety campaigns have been a success, although they have not worked on young drivers in this country.
Byrne blasts motorists
Road Safety Authority chairman Gay Byrne has criticised motorists for not taking more heed on the roads as the death toll over the Bank Holiday weekend reached nine.
Road death toll reaches nine
The road death toll for the June Bank Holiday weekend has reached nine after a second man died following a crash in Co Waterford on Saturday evening.
Drivers forced to use M50 toll
The cheapest toll option for the new M50 barrier free tolling system means that motorists and hauliers alike will have to use the West-Link crossing more than 50 times a week for it to pay.
Dempsey opens bypass
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has performed the official opening of the Carlow bypass this afternoon as part of the Dublin to Waterford corridor.
Truck involved in M1 crash
The M1 was a busy place in the early hours of the morning as two separate accidents occurred on the motorway within minutes of one another.
Roadside vehicle sales banned in Mayo
The sight of roadside vehicles for sale including vans and on occasion the odd truck is a common sight around the country, but it is something that will not be happening in Co Mayo from now on.
Warning for motorway users
Roads Services have advised motorists to allow more journey time on the M1 after the latest upgrade on the motorway has been completed after two years of construction work.
ABS failure blamed for crash
The failure of the anti-lock braking system on the Navan school bus that saw five girls being killed was to blame for the accident according to an expert giving evidence at court.
Firm accept responsibility
A company has pleaded guilty to breaching Health and Safety rules from a charge coming from the Navan school bus crash in 2005 that resulted in the death of five schoolgirls.
ATM’s to highlight road safety
Users of ATM machines across the country will be made aware of road safety messages as advertising will be placed on each screen over the coming days.
Huge protest planned for UK
Lorry drivers in the United Kingdom will be out in force today to show their unity against rising fuel prices as a convoy of trucks will travel to protests in London and Wales.
School bus crash raises more questions
Another school bus was involved in a road traffic accident yesterday, which resulted in the death of the driver of a car also involved in the incident.
Two family members killed in road accident
A tragic accident in Co Donegal has resulted in the death of a mother and 15-year-old daughter who were knocked down by a vehicle while out walking.
Study reveals high ratio of elderly road deaths
A study carried out by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has revealed that elderly road users are one a half more times likely to be in an accident than younger people.
More chaos on M1
Hauliers were subjected to traffic diversions on the M1 this morning after a truck became detached from its trailer, blocking the motorway for a number of hours.
Tipp road crash claims live
A road traffic accident involving two cars Co Tipperary has resulted in the death of a man believed to be in his early twenties.
Port Tunnel lorry height under scrutiny
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey and his Northern Ireland counterpart Conor Murphy are to receive a new report from InterTradeIreland today.
GAA upset over bypass route
The Derry GAA County Board is up in arms over the Road Services possible plans to build a bypass through the county’s training ground in Dungiven.
95% of road deaths on single carriageway roads
A study has revealed that single carriageway roads in Ireland have attributed to 95 per cent of deaths and serious injuries in traffic accidents.
Road works cause problems for emergency services
The closure of Tulla road in East Clare for maintenance works has left thousands of homes without adequate emergency fire and ambulance service cover.
Dempsey gives insight on strategy
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has stressed that Dublin city centre will remain open for business even though there will be a reduction of cars in the area.
Transport Strategy launched today
A ten-point plan to promote a sustainable transport system that will reduce dependency on expensive fuels like diesel and petrol is to be launched today (Tuesday).
Car fire claims three lives
A tragic car accident in the United Kingdom has claimed the lives of three people after one of the vehicles burst into flames as the people were trapped inside.
Learner drivers face ban
A survey has revealed that 90 per cent of provisional licence holders have driven unaccompanied, a situation that will merit a ban from next month onwards.
Eight injured in two-car crash
A road accident on the Louth-Meath border in the early hours of this morning has resulted in eight people being injured after two cars collided.
Extra training for Garda drivers
The Minister for Justice has been called on by opposition TD’s to introduce refresher courses for Gardai drivers who may be involved in high speed chases.
Speed limit signs last two weeks
Speed limit signs erected on the N22 in Cork have lasted just two weeks after complaints made over the 100kph posted on the signs at a bad stretch of road.
RSA launch safety campaign
The Road Safety Authority will launch a new campaign today (Thursday), which is aimed at making motorists aware of the dangers of using their mobiles while driving.
NRA plan new motorway
The National Roads Authority has made a planned motorway linking Navan and Newbridge one of its top priorities over the next two years, it has been revealed at a conference.
Barry backs Dublin eastern bypass
National Roads Authority chief Fred Barry has admitted that the eastern bypass being planned for Dublin is something that should be pushed ahead with, given the economic arguments for the new route.
No summons, no penalty points
A new report has revealed that more than one in three penalty points cases are struck out due to the failure of the gardai to issue summonses.
NTR chairman in High Court success
National Toll Roads chairman Tom Roche has been granted €1.7 million by the High Court against his former business partner Michael Wymes in proceedings arising from the collapse of Bula Mines over a quarter of a century ago.
Hill of Tara campsite removed
Hill of Tara protestors have left their camp site and the Office of Public Works has removed their campsite, which ends a two-year stand-off at the protected area.
Truck fatality named
The man killed in Co. Down after two trucks collided has been named as Patrick Anthony Burns (63) form the Westacres area of Craigavon, Co. Armagh.
Two possible routes put forward
The main road between Derry and Coleraine is to have a bypass at Ballykelly and two possible routes have been put forward for the road way.
Three-day a week closure for A1/M1
For the next year, the main Belfast to Dublin road will be closed for three days per week to allow rock blasting take place as part of redevelopment work along the route.
Dempsey stays head of transport
Despite being widely tipped to take over the role of Minister for Finance of Tanaiste, Noel Dempsey will continue in the role of Minister for Transport and the Marine.
ROI motorists cost NI £700k
Republic of Ireland motorists have received more than £700,000 in unpaid parking fines north of the border in just 18 months, a report has revealed.
NRA to take new approach
The National Roads Authority has announced plans to retrofit two-plus-one or dual carriageways roads to some of the State’s newer single carriageway bypasses.
Motorists not getting the message
A shocking statistic has been released by the gardai that shows there were one third more motorists found to have been drink driving over the Bank holiday weekend than there was during the same period last year.
Motorhomes to take roads by storm
The amount of motorhomes to take to Irish roads this summer is set to increase dramatically as more and more people prefer to stay at home for their holidays.
Irish couple killed in Spanish traffic accident
An Irish couple has been killed after being knocked down in a road accident involving a light commercial at the holiday resort Alicante in Spain.
71 cars seized at rally
The Gardai were out in force over the Bank Holiday weekend as the seized a total of 71 cars at the Rally of the Lakes in Killarney, Co Kerry.
Major pile up on M50
Three people were hospitalized following a nine-car pile up on the M50 yesterday (Monday), which caused hours of disruption and tailbacks for motorists.
City centre to become car free?
A confidential draft report has been drawn up whereby plans to make large parts of Dublin City centre car free are being seriously considered.
Tunnel to cater for wildlife
The new Shannon tunnel that is expected to remove 40,000 vehicles from Limerick city is to cater for wildlife such as badgers and bats when completed.
M50 delay hassle for IKEA
The delay in upgrade works on the M50 motorway has resulted in the opening of the first IKEA store in Ireland being put back by up to twelve months.
Man killed in road accident
A 54-year-old man has become the 105th person to be killed on Irish roads after the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a tree in Co Clare.
Tanker overturns in Derry
Derry City was brought to a standstill on Thursday when a truck pulling a tanker overturned as the vehicle transported 27 tonnes of sulphuric acid.
Accidental death returned at inquest
An inquest held into the death of a Polish trucker driver involved in a fatal accident that saw five lorries crash has seen a jury return a verdict of accidental death.
Kinsale crash victim named
Gardai have released the name of the elderly woman that was knocked down and accidentally killed by a dumper truck emerging from a building site in Kinsale.
RSA call on tougher drink-drive limits
The Road Safety Authority has called for tougher drink drive limits to be introduced after a report was released by the Government on Wednesday.
Drink-driving curse still alive
A new survey released has revealed that one in ten people have admitted that they still drink drive, even though there has been a major crackdown on the offence.
New road not to EU liking
A new rating scheme introduced contained in the latest European Road assessment report has criticised some of Ireland’s newer and improved roads.
Cost of road repair escalates
A report on the rising cost of repair work on roads is to be made at the request of Fine Gael, who has queried why the expenditure for this procedure is becoming more expensive.
RSA targets students
Transition year students will be informed about road safety after a new programme was launched by the government to enable young drivers have a better understanding of safe driving.
Pedestrian killed by truck
An elderly woman has been killed after being struck by a truck in Kinsale Co. Cork as a dumper was leaving a construction site in the area.
Rush hour traffic reduced
There has been a significant reduction in rush hour traffic in Dublin over the past ten years as 56% less trucks enter the city every morning.
Two killed in Weekend crashes
Two males were killed in separate road accidents over the weekend as a man in his 30’s died in Leitrim, while a 16-year-old boy was fatally injured in Cork.
Van driver found guilty
A van driver has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the death of his passenger and will be receive a jail sentence at a later hearing.
Dublin Transport Authority must not repeat the mistakes of the HSE - Donohoe
Fine Gael Seanad Transport spokesman Paschal Donohoe has called for more time to ensure that the Dublin Transport Authority does not repeat the mistakes which occurred in the Health Service Executive.
Drug driving prosecutions top 400 in last five years
Statistics released have shown that more than 400 motorists have been prosecuted for driving under the influence of drugs over the last five years.
Six-month jail term for driver
A man caught driving his car on three wheels has received a six-month jail sentence and disqualified from driving for 15 years at Limerick District Court.
Road accident claimant receives €3m
A road traffic accident that occurred in June, 2001 in which a man suffered serious head injuries has resulted in the plantiff receiving €3 million in a High Court settlement.
Truck involved in fatal accident
Two people have been killed in separate road accidents on Wednesday as the road death toll for the year has now reached 91 fatalities in juts four months.
Van driver accused of being asleep
A fatal accident that resulted in the death of a Co Donegal man and left two other people seriously injured is alleged to have been caused by a van driver, who witnesses say appear to have been asleep at the wheel.
PPP funding to rise
The Government has approved new Public Private Partnership funding in excess of €1 billion for the building of new national roads in the country.
Electronic tag cost to be reduced
The National Roads Authority has launched a bid to reduce electronic tag fees and have spoken to the five operators whom the NRA pays to provide the tags.
Plans to resurface bypass
Northern Ireland’s Department for Regional Development has announced that the Toome Bypass in Co Antrim will be re-surfaced just four years after opening.
Armagh crash claims life
A man has been killed in a single vehicle road traffic accident in County Armagh earlier this morning (Tuesday).
Big plans for tunnels
There have been plans put in place to heighten the tunnels on the mountain passes of Cork and Kerry to allow large HGV’s and tourist buses pass through.
Roads deaths reduced in Ireland
The European Transport Safety Council has placed Ireland ninth in a list of countries that has reduced road deaths over the course of the last 12 months.
Crash victims named
The Gardai have named the victims of two separate road traffic accidents that occurred over the course of the weekend.
Cyclops mirror “may have saved accident victim”
The absence of a cyclops mirror from a truck involved in an accident which killed an 82-year-old man in Dublin may have contributed to his death, an inquest has heard.
Traffic disruption expected as farmers protest
Thousands of farmers are set to engage in a street protest in Dublin today (Thursday), with severe traffic disruptions expected as a result.
Dublin traffic drops by 14%
The number of cars entering the Greater Dublin area dropped 14 per cent between 1997 and 2007, while goods vehicles have plummeted 45 per cent in the past two years, according to new figures from Dublin City Council.
Woman falls victim of attempted car-jack
A woman and her five-year-old son were the victims of an attempted car-jack near Athy, Co Kildare earlier this week.
FF overrules Green Party on powerful elected Dublin mayor - Hogan
Fine Gael’s Environment Spokesman, Phil Hogan TD has said the publication of the Dublin Transport Authority Bill has shown that Fianna Fail has no intention of putting transport and planning matters in the hands of a new powerful, directly elected Mayor of Dublin, despite calls from the Green Party.
Ennis bypass scheme “remains on budget”
A reported €60m over-run on the cost of building the new Ennis bypass has been put down to erroneous figures in a local authority audit.
Teen killed in Louth accident
Teenage girl Lisa Murtagh has been named as the victim of an accident near Hackballscross, Dundalk, Co Louth on Monday night.
Dublin Transport body won’t be ready for city’s Big Build - O’Dowd
New authority too late for state’s biggest ever projects: Metro, Luas extensions and interconnector.
Garda blitz detects 1000 truck offences
An orchestrated Garda blitz into the haulage industry last month detected almost 1000 truck offences, with hundreds of truckers facing legal action as a result.
Traffic management included in DTA remit
Traffic management within the seven local authorities in the Metropolitan and Greater Dublin areas is included in the remit of the new Dublin Transport Authority.
RSA bids to aid older motorists
The Road Safety Authority has written to more than 2500 pensioners still holding provisional licenses to outline plans to make the driving test less stressful for older motorists.
Machine driver escapes DPP prosecution
A machine driver found to be over the legal alcohol limit after a work accident which resulted in the death of a 50-year-old Kerry man was escaped prosecution by the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Thousands of drivers hit with phone charges
More than 32,000 drivers have earned penalty points for using a mobile phone during the past two years.
Two killed in separate accidents
A woman and a man were killed in separate road traffic accidents in Galway and Meath over the weekend.
Extra traffic expected on Rosslare-Dublin route
More traffic is expected on the N11 and N25 roads between Rosslare, Wexford and Dublin for the next two weeks due to disruptions to rail services.
“Bouquet of flowers” offered to clamper victims
A Dublin City Council parking official has indicated that victims of wrongful clamping should be awarded an appropriate gesture – such as flowers or a small hamper!
Two men killed in stolen car crash
Two men were killed when the stolen car in which they were travelling was involved in a crash in south Belfast on Sunday morning.
Court date for car chase duo
Two men who were involved in a car chase in County Antrim at the weekend are due to come before Belfast Magistrates Court on Monday to answer charges.
Presidential Garda injured in Kilkenny crash
A Garda who was part of the escort unit for President Mary McAleese was injured in a crash in County Kilkenny at the weekend.
OPW “to remove Tara squatters”
The Office of Public Works (OPW) has formally begun proceedings to remove anti-motorway squatters from the Hill of Tara – because the protesters have allegedly caused damage to the area they are trying to protect!
Keeping quiet cost motorists €90 million
Almost 30% of us have been involved in the odd ‘tip’ where a car may be scratched or the wing mirror may be broken, but many keep going without stopping and this costs motorists a whopping €90 million a year.
Two men killed in separate accidents
Irish roads have claimed the lives of two more men following separate singular vehicle accidents in Clare and Offaly as the road death toll continues to rise.
Safety action deadlines missed
The Government’s new Road Safety Strategy has failed to reach its targets in three out of four of the actions supposed to be implemented by March 31st.
Man killed in truck crash
A road traffic accident involving an articulated lorry which occurred in Co. Tipperary on Tuesday evening has claimed the live of a young man.
NRA launches new toll charges
The National Roads Authority will today (Wednesday) begin the campaign to launch the new toll charges on the M50 that are being introduced later in the year.
North dismiss tolls
Northern Ireland’s Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has stressed that there are no plans in place at the moment to introduce road tolls, despite newspaper reports to the contrary.
Eurotunnel in the black
Despite being opened for the past 14 years, the Eurotunnel connecting Britain and France has made its first annual profit according to the company that runs the motorway.
Bus-based network touted for Belfast
Following the news that Belfast does not have the population to support a light rail system in the vain of the Luas, it has emerged that a bus-based network could well be incorporated.
North set for road charges
Northern Ireland’s Road Services is set to introduce road charges on its roads where five key routes across the country will be tolled, much to the frustration of motorists and hauliers.
Taoiseach intervened in roundabout project
Details released under the freedom of information Act have revealed that the Taoiseach Bertie Ahern applied pressure in relation to a road project that included a roundabout on the N22.
Ducks cause M50 chaos
The M50 is notorious for its midweek traffic gridlock, but it is unusual to see the motorway come to a standstill on a Sunday, which was the case in novel circumstances yesterday.
Weather hits motorway opening
The planned opening of phase one of the M50 upgrade has been put back due to the adverse weather conditions that hit the country over the weekend.
M3 land costs €120 million
The land acquired for the controversial M3 motorway, which will link Dublin to the north-west has cost taxpayers almost €120 million.
Motoring fines hit €23 million
New figures released by the Government have shown that speeding, seat belt and mobile phone fines have seen almost €23 million taken in for the offences last year.
Port Tunnel sees more cars pass through
The Dublin Port Tunnel which was specifically designed to take away heavy goods vehicles from the city centre is now being used by as many cars as it is trucks.
Cars could also be banned from Dublin
Cars might soon join HGV’s in being banned from the streets of Dublin city centre if the Dail Transport Committee deems it to be a wise move.
Man gets nine months for drink-driving
A man was jailed for nine months at Belfast Crown Court yesterday after he was found guilty of drink driving when he stole his wife’s car and ended up in a ditch.
M50 phase to open
The first phase of the €1 billion M50 Western section upgrade is to be officially opened on Monday, April 7th after 20 months of redevelopment work has been completed.
Trucks blamed for potholes
A University College Professor believes he has come up with a way of identifying roads that are more liable to have potholes than others and which will allow local authorities to carry out preventive maintenance work, saving tax payers millions of euros.
Fatal road accident in Kilkenny
An accident involving two cars has resulted in the death of a man in Co Kilkenny last night, while another man was seriously injured in the crash.
Byrne hails decline in road deaths
A total of 17 people were killed on Irish roads during the month of March, which is down 50% from the same period last year, according to the Road Safety Authority.
Man loses battle for life following road accident
Another tragedy has occurred on Irish roads as a 26-year-old man struck by a car in Letterkenny, Co Donegal over the weekend has died in hospital on Tuesday night.
Tara debate at EU Parliament
The controversial M3 motorway at the Hill of Tara was amongst the topic discussed at an EU parliament committee meeting on Tuesday as controversy over the route rages.
RSA on target
The Road Safety Authority has announced that over 120,000 drivers have been put through the driving test as planned before the end of March, 2008.
North road death toll reaches 27
Two pensioners have been killed in separate road accidents in the last couple of days to bring the road death toll for Northern Ireland up to 27 for this year.
Dublin’s clamping blackspots named
The top ten locations for vehicles to be clamped in Dublin have been revealed with the capital’s southside being the worst area for the offence.
M50 lights break down
The breakdown of traffic lights at certain junctions along the M50 caused severe delays for motorists on Thursday evening that prolonged travelling times.
Search on for boy-racer
A YouTube video showing a boy-racer reaching speeds of 240km per hour and passing many trucks on a busy Donegal road has been brought to the attention of the gardai.
Tipperary crash claims life
The road death toll for 2008 continues to rise unfortunately with a 22-year-old woman becoming the latest victim following a crash in Co. Tipperary.
NI Emergency involved in many accidents
Over the past five years, Northern Ireland’s emergency services have been involved in a staggering 626 road traffic accidents, many of which involved trucks.
Speed cameras will not be used for speed
New speed cameras being installed along the A2 Belfast to Bangor road will not be used for catching speeding drivers and instead will be used for monitoring traffic.
Fans to be replaced
The situation seems to be getting worse as regards the overall cost of the Dublin Port Tunnel as the fans installed last year are to be replaced at a cost of €850,000.
Barry faces tough questions
National Roads Authority chief executive Fred Barry came under a barrage of questions from Fine Gael TD’s in the Oireachtas on Wednesday, who claimed that the Port Tunnel closures were unacceptable.
Car plunges into canal
The body of an elderly man was discovered in the Grand Canal near Portlaoise after the vehicle he was travelling plunged in at Vickerstown.
DPP to decide on truck crash
The Director of Public Prosecution will decide in the coming weeks whether or not to prosecute the driver or the owner of a truck involved in a fatal accident.
Traffic chaos in Newcastle
All hauliers are warned to avoid Newcastle in Co. Down if at all possible as a new traffic system introduced has brought chaos to the streets.
Belfast bus crash almost fatal
Two teenagers standing at a bus shelter in Belfast had a narrow escape when the bus they were waiting for went out of control and hit the shelter.
Teenagers killed in Galway accident
Two teenage girls were killed in Co Galway on Tuesday afternoon in a motor accident and gardai are still trying to establish that cause of the incident.
Motor claims top the list
Motor accidents made up 72% of all personal injury claims last year, according to new figures released by the Personal Injuries Assessment Board.
NRA to come under scrutiny
The National Roads Authority will today (Wednesday) be questioned about the recent problems in the Dublin Port Tunnel by TD’s and Senators concerned over the frequent close of the underpass.
Easter drink drive arrests reach 564
It may have been holy week, but for 564 motorists, it was a week to forget as that is the figure arrested for drink driving by garda, which sadly is an increase of 45% on the previous seven days.
Survey reveals people in favour of Drink driving reduction
A survey carried out by road safety group PARC has revealed that 99% of people are in favour of reducing drink driving limits, following the government’s decision to do so.
Weekend fatalities occur
Despite calls from the gardai and road safety authorities to motorists to take care on the roads over the Easter Bank Holiday weekends, there were a number of serious accidents over the last few days.
Clare council to provide bypass report
The €200 million Ennis bypass scheme, which is still ongoing, a year after it was due for completion has become a major cause for concern to the relevant parties.
Northern Ireland haulier hailed as hero
A Ballymena truck driver has been praised for his efforts after he assisted with the rescue of an injured trucker who had been involved in a horrific crash in England.
Gardai plan extra roadchecks
Assistant Commissioner Eddie Rock has warned motorists that there will be an increased Garda presence on the roads over the Easter holiday period.
Long delays expected in Dublin
Any haulier travelling for Dublin should be warned that series of accidents across the city has resulted in traffic chaos this morning (Thursday).
Two service areas set for M1
The first motorway service stations are to be built on the M1 between Belfast and Dublin with the facilities located at Dundalk and Lusk respectively.
Foreign drivers to be prosecuted
New European legislation will be brought in where foreign drivers that break traffic laws in Ireland can now be prosecuted in a bid to reduce road accidents.
Rath Lugh site could be avoided
According to conservationist activist Lisa Feeney, additional land near the proposed M3 in Meath could be used by the developers instead of encroaching on the Rath Lugh site.
M50 back to normal
The M50 northbound was re-opened on Tuesday night following a serious crash involving a military convoy and motorists that resulted in up to 30 soldiers being brought to hospital.
Residents upset over road works
Concern has been expressed by a group of residents in Sandyford after a recreational area in the community was turned into a compound for M50 topsoil.
RSA question NRA over road rest areas
The Road Safety Authority has made a request to the National Roads Authority to seek clarification on how many rest areas will be placed on main motorways.
Crash causes M50 chaos
A pile up of military trucks and private cars on the M50 has resulted in 22 soldiers being injured while the motorway’s northbound lanes were closed
Tunnel bill to escalate further
The beleaguered Dublin Port Tunnel could eventually cost in the region of €1.25 billion, which is five times more than the original estimate of €260 million.
Women killed in separate accidents
Two women have died from the result of injuries sustained in separate accidents over the Bank Holiday weekend as the road death toll continues to increase.
NRA alleged to have struck deal with protestors
Protestors of the new M3 motorway being constructed near the Hill of Tara claim that they have struck a deal with the National Roads Authority.
More delays to public transport projects - Donohoe
Dempsey putting Metro plans ahead of new Luas
- Fine Gael’s Seanad Transport Spokesman, Senator Paschal Donohoe, (Dublin Central) has said the Minister for Transport has admitted, in response to Dail Questions from Fine Gael, that the Luas Red and Green Line link up and the Line from St Stephen’s Green to Liffey Junction via Grangegorman could be put on the long finger, until after the construction of the Metro.
Crash victim remains critical
A 15-year-old girl remains in a critical condition following a road traffic accident involving five people in Waterford on Thursday morning.
CRH invest big
Irish-based Concrete firm CRH whose lorries can be seen all over the country has announced that it has bought a major US producer of paving and decorative stone for $540 million.
Green Party blasted over M3 motorway
Labour member Joanna Tuffy has stated that the Green Party has done a u-turn on its stance over the construction of the controversial M3 motorway.
High Court says no to injunction
The High Court has ruled that no injunction stopping works at the Rath Lugh national monument on the new N3 motorway will be granted, as a protestor barricades herself in a tunnel at the site.
Dempsey confident of Port success
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey is in no doubt that the ‘teething’ problems that have besieged the Dublin Port Tunnel since it was opened can be rectified.
Roundabout a danger for trucks
The recently built Trory roundabout in Co Fermanagh could cause trucks to overturn according to one of the county’s biggest firms, Balcas Timer.
DTO concern over city traffic
The Dublin Transportation Office has expressed concerns over the rising volume of vehicles clogging up the city’s traffic at peak times.
Truck blaze in Port Tunnel
Dublin Port Tunnel was closed for a short time on Tuesday morning 11th March after a truck travelling on the southbound lane caught fire, causing the road to be shut.
More evidence of need for safety audit of Dublin Port Tunnel - O’Dowd
Fine Gael’s Transport Spokesman, Fergus O’Dowd TD has called for a full safety review of Dublin Port Tunnel, after yet another closure following an incident.
Clare C.C announce road projects
Clare County Council has announced details of two proposed bypass roads that would relieve traffic gridlock and cost in the region of €32 million.
M3 Archaeology costs €30 million so far
The archaeology work in the controversial M3 motorway near the Hill of Tara has cost in the region of €30 million so far, which is a tenth of the expected overall cost of national projects.
Tara Protestors dig deep
A group of Tara Protestors have revealed that they can survive for months on a hill near the M3 motorway after they dug tunnels to barricade themselves in.
Service stations on the way
The lack of service stations on some motorways is to become a thing of the past as the National Roads Authority lodge planning applications to build three premises
Byrne urged to resign as NRSA boss
National Roads Safety Authority chairman Gay Byrne has come under fire from a Doctor and former junior minister, who labelled the former television presenter as ‘an antique from the past.’
N11 upgrade opens
The upgrade of the N11 at Kilpedder, Co Wicklow that cost €34 million was officially opened on Friday 7th March by Minister for European Affairs, Dick Roche.
Tunnel problems to be resolved: Dempsey
Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey has stressed that the National Roads Authority is working hard towards resolving the equipment problems in the Dublin Port Tunnel.
Snow sweepers set for North
Belfast City Council has announced plans to invest £30,000 in new equipment to clear the streets and footpaths of icy and snowy conditions.
Road project halted due to cost
The National Roads Authority has been forced to cancel a road building project due to the massive cost of the farmland needed for the development to commence
Transport targets to be missed in 2008
It has been revealed through a report released that several of the targets for transport infrastructure will be missed by the end of the year.
Dublin Port tunnel heading for billion euro fiasco
Fine Gael’s Transport Spokesman, Fergus O’Dowd TD has said the Dublin Port Tunnel, which was closed for hours last week due to a system failure, was turning into another transport fiasco under the Fianna Fail Government.
Major road plans put on hold
The Government has decided not to go ahead with two major road plans that were scheduled to take place in Dublin to ease traffic congestion, for the time being anyway.
Ten-year traffic research reveals nothing
A team of Japanese researchers have spent the last ten years getting to the root cause of traffic jams and their end result has revealed that traffic is the problem.
Electric bus to be launched
The offshore island of Inis Oirr will be the recipient of its first electric bus when Gaeltacht Minister Eamonn O’Cuiv launches the new service on Monday 3rd March.
NRA decision angers locals
The National Roads Authority’s decision to with regards to a new roundabout in Killarney has added millions of euros to the value of land owned by the Health Service Executive (HSE).
Minister needs to stop dithering on speed cameras - McEntee
Fine Gael spokesman on road safety, Shane McEntee TD has called on the Minister for Justice to clarify the Government’s position in relation to the tendering for the provision of speed cameras.
Student killed in Tyrone collision
A teenage girl was killed this morning in a crash between a truck and school bus on the A4 in Tyrone.
Dempsey rules out congestion charging
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has ruled out the prospect of congestion charging for at least the next decade.
FF Government refuses to commit to Claregalway by-pass relief road - Healy Eames
Fine Gael Galway West Senator Fidelma Healy Eames said that she raised the Claregalway By-pass in an adjournment motion in the Seanad recently but the Minister present refused to commit to funding the relief road.
Hauliers face toll increase on M50
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has confirmed that toll charges on the M50 in Dublin will be increased, when barrier-free tolling is introduced in August.
Dempsey announces €618m for non-national roads
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has unveiled a €618 million package of grants for local and regional roads.
Dublin City Council ready to relax HGV ban on Navan Road
Dublin City Council is ready to relax the HGV traffic management plan by allowing five-axled lorries to access the Navan Road.
Aherne hints at congestion charge
Taoiseach Bertie Aherne warned that Dublin Corporation will have to implement a range of measures to reduce congestion and emissions, a call which is seen to heed the way for charges to enter the city centre.
Speed camera contract likely to fall by the wayside
Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan has given the strongest hint yet that the proposed plan to introduce 600 privately ran speed cameras will not go ahead.
Cars competing in Port Tunnel use
Nearly half of all vehicles passing through the Dublin Port Tunnel are not Heavy Goods Vehicles it has been confirmed.
Scotland’s roads now toll free
Motorists in Scotland are celebrating this week following the local parliament’s decision to scrap tolls on key routes.
Schoolboys jailed for trucker’s manslaughter
A judge has sent out a warning that throwing objects from bridges onto roadways can’t be seen as a prank, after a 15-year-old was jailed for 40-months when a breeze block he threw killed a trucker from Northern Ireland.
Senator calls for us to change sides
Senator Donie Cassidy has suggested that Irish motorists we should drive on the other side of the road and that immigrants need an 80kmph speed limit enforced on them.
Dublin to waterway on schedule for 2010 completion - NRA
The Dublin to Waterford motorway is on schedule to be completed by 2010, the National Roads Authority (NRA) has revealed.
Key section on M50 upgrade nearing completion
A key section of the M50 motorway upgrade will be finished and open in a matter of weeks, but motorists including won’t feel the full benefit until barrier tolling is introduced in August.
Driving test debacle deepens
Driving test applications have soared by nearly 50 per cent since Transport Minister Noel Dempsey threatened to put unaccompanied “L” drivers off the road last October.
Offaly and Carlow miss out on roads programme funding
Counties Offaly and Carlow have been the least successful in securing funding under the Roads Programme, the National Roads Authority (NRA) has confirmed.
Road planners blamed for M50 chaos
The Automobile Association (AA) has launched an attack on road planners, following a collision on the M50 on Friday (January 25), which major traffic disruption across Dublin.
Minister unveils roads plan
The Department of Transport has confirmed that it will spend €1.68 billion this year on the National Roads Programme.
Chicken drumsticks bring M25 to a standstill
A two truck collision on the M25 brought traffic on the M25 neat St. Alban’s to a standstill on Friday (January 25) as frustrated motorists looked on in amazement as thousand of frozen chicken drumsticks strewn the motorway.
Toll routes announced but Minister promises no queues
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey has promised that motorists won’t face long queues on eight new toll roads announced on Friday (January 25).
Rapid reaction traffic unit needed to prevent M50 chaos - O’Dowd
Fine Gael’s Transport Spokesman Fergus O’Dowd has on Friday 25th January reiterated the need for a rapid reaction traffic unit following this morning’s accident and ensuing traffic chaos on the M50.
Port tunnel soundproofing tiles won’t stick
The National Roads Authority is to remove foam soundproofing tiles from the roof of the Dublin Port Tunnel because they are deemed of limited effectiveness and more importantly because they keep falling off.
38-year-old lorry driver dies in Sligo
Father of six, James Feely, passed away yesterday (Wed 23) when his Council lorry went out of control after he suffered a suspected heart attack.
Hauliers face 50km queue on Polish border crossing
A 50 kilometre queue of HGVs jammed a key Polish border crossing into Ukraine earlier this week as understaffed Polish customs services struggled to cope with the volume of traffic at the new Shengen border crossing.
Massive NI roads project unveiled
The Roads Service has enlisted the help of consulting and business services group, Mouchel, to work on one of the largest ever road projects ever undertaken in Northern Ireland.
London low emission zone concessions
Following a campaign by the Freight Transport Association to highlight the problems faced by diligent operators to get compliant with the Low Emission Zone, Transport for London (TfL) has introduced a period of grace of 28 days at the start of the scheme.
More woe for M50 hauliers
Under pressure hauliers can expect even more heartbreak on the M50 in Dublin next week, when construction work gets underway on another 24 kms of the motorway.
Drivers demand dangerous speed humps be dumped
The Association of British Drivers has renewed its call for all speed humps to be removed from British roads after a speed hump caused a serious accident.
Motorists adapt well to new Red Cow traffic arrangements
Motorists adapted well to changes at the notorious Red Cow interchange on the M50 motorway on Monday, January 14, according to the Automobile Association (AA).
Truckers warned of new traffic arrangements on M50 / N7
Truckers traveling on the N7 / M50 have been advised by Dun Laoghaire / Rathdown County Council that a new traffic layout came into place at the weekend.
NRA confirms SMS signs flexibility
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has confirmed that the Variable Message Signs (VMS) unveiled on the M1 motorway last week, will be used to give motorists an array of traffic information in the future.
New Variable Message signs for M1
The National Roads Authority will launch an EU Funded pilot programme, on Friday January 11, that will display actual travel times along the M1 Dublin to Border-Belfast corridor.
AA pinpoints Dublin’s choke points
The Automobile Association (AA) has pinpointed eight so-called traffic “choke points” in the Capital, which have the potential to bring Dublin to a grinding halt in a matter of minutes.
Roads becoming safer
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has confirmed that 2007 was one of the safest years on Irish roads in over 40 years, but has warned motorists about becoming complacent.
Foreign HGVs causing havoc in UK
The UK is suffering under the weight of accidents caused by foreign registered HGVs, according to motoring group GEM.
Website urges motorists to shop bad drivers
As new guidelines threaten jail to drivers caught using a handheld mobile phone, a UK road safety website is giving anyone a chance to report drivers they spot flouting the law.
NRA promises service stations by 2009
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has laid the blame for the delay in rolling out service stations along the country’s burgeoning motorway network on the door of the Department of Transport.
Kilkenny Ring Road Extension opens
The €34.5m N77 Kilkenny Ring Road Extension was officially opened earlier in the week.
Hauliers welcome Forth Bridge announcement
Hauliers and the business community in Scotland have welcomed the announcement of a new bridge across the Forth.
O’Dowd calls for emergency traffic plan for the Capital
An emergency traffic plan for Dublin city should be formulated as a matter of urgency, according to the Opposition.
Lane closures at Dublin Port Tunnel
Two lanes of the Dublin Port Tunnel have been closed with speed limits reduced to 50km in the other lanes until further notice.
Ordnance Survey office to re-map UK
Hauliers that travel to the UK and rely on their sat-navs for directions can look forward to an improved and more reliable service, once the country has been re-mapped to take account of the needs of HGV drivers.
Overturned truck causes traffic chaos
Dublin ground to a standstill on Monday, December 17, when a truck overturned close to the Point Depot.
NRA rejects barrier free tolling criticism
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has rejected criticism of its plans for barrier free tolling on the West Link motorway in Dublin from August next year.
IRHA calls for toll exemption on M50
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) wants hauliers exempted from tolls on the West Link toll bridge, when barrier free tolling begins on the M50 motorway next August.
AA wants fuel levy instead of tolls
The Automobile Association (AA) wants two cent, per litre levy added to the cost of petrol and diesel to pay for the buy out of the West Link Toll bridge on the M50 motorway.
€3 billion tunnel to link North with Scotland
Northern Ireland and Scotland should be linked by a tunnel, which would allow motorists, including hauliers to travel all the way from Cork to Glasgow by road.
Northern Ireland’s infrastructure deficit highlighted
Northern Ireland’s poor transport links have been highlighted by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness.
Tea total official opening of new bypass
The official opening of the Roskey / Dromod bypass in Co. Leitrim last Friday, December 7 sent a new, welcome precedent according road safety group Public Against Road Carnage (PARC).
N4 bypass opens west of Longford
Long-suffering motorists on the N4, west of Longford received a little good news on Friday, December 6, following the official opening of the Dromod / Rooskey bypass.
NRA scraps rest area plans
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has abandoned plans to establish a network of 11 rest areas on the roads network, citing concerns over anti-social activities in similar facilities abroad.
Toll increases on M6 toll road
Midland Expressway (MEL), the operator on the M6 toll road around Birmingham is poised to increase tolls for HGVs on the route.
Frustrated commuters turn Glasnevin cemetery into rat run
Frustrated Dublin commuters are taking a short through Glasnevin cemetery in a bid to beat traffic gridlock, it has been revealed.
Work starts on new bypass
Construction work has commenced on a €70 million dual carriageway, which will cut the journey time between Cork and Dublin by at least 10 minutes.
Farmers seek land for roads compensation
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is seeking a multi-million euro compensation deal its land belonging to its members that is needed for the non-national roads programme.
FTA backs calls for increased UK road building
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) in the UK says that it strongly supports the call from the RAC Foundation for increased road building.
Van driver dies in truck collision
A van driver lost his life on Friday, November 23 when the vehicle he was driving ploughed into a parked truck on one of the country’s busiest roads.
RHA backs secure truck park plan
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) in Britain is backing a planning to build the first Euro-compliant safe and secure lorry park in Wales.
NRA calls for additional funding
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has called for additional funding to the tune of €2.5 billion over the next five years, to allow it to accelerate work on certain road building projects.
NRA awards M50 contract
A consortium headed by well-known civil engineering firm PJ Hegarty has been awarded a contract to carry out the third phase of the M50 motorway upgrade.
CIE & RPA at odds over Luas Line D - Donohoe
Fine Gael Seanad Transport Spokesman, Paschal Donohoe, has revealed that a conflict between two State Agencies threatens part of Luas Line D but Minister Dempsey refuses to adjudicate.
The longest 2+1 road type in Ireland to open
At 16km in length the N2 Clontibret to Castleblayney project is the longest 2+1 road type to be constructed in Ireland.
Limerick’s new link road
A 900 –metre link road, built at a cost of €8.5 million, will alleviate traffic congestion in one of Limerick’s busiest suburbs.
M50 off-ramp opens
A new permanent off-ramp at the notorious Red Cow roundabout on the M50, opened over the weekend.
Dempsey stooping to new low by blaming RSA chief for license fiasco - McEntee
Gay Byrne contradicts Dempsey as blame game kicks off.
Government ponders Dublin outer orbital route
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey says there is merit in constructing an outer orbital ring around Dublin.
Taoiseach confirms Dempsey immune from sacking - Kenny
The Taoiseach in the Dail confirmed that the Minister responsible for the monumental mess surrounding the implementation of the National Road Safety Strategy, Noel Dempsey, is in fact immune from sacking on the matter even if he fails to clear the driving test backlog by next June.
M1 motorway new smart signs
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has confirmed that electronic signage, which can display traffic information, weather conditions and estimated journey times are to be installed on the M1 motorway in a pilot project that may be rolled out across the State’s motorway network.
Local authorities to get cut in roads spending
Local authorities across the country can expect cut in funding of 13 per cent for non-national roads, according to figures contained in the Government’s pre-budget outlook.
Donohoe questions appointment of leading FF adviser to key infrastructure bank
Fine Gael Dublin Central Senator & Seanad Transport Spokesman Paschal Donohoe has questioned the appointment of former key Fianna Fail Government Transport and Finance advisor Colin Hunt to a key position in a private bank which has been short listed for the Metro North project.
Dempsey defers no “L” driver rules
Transport Minister Noel Dempsey that holders of a second provisional licence will be allowed to continue driving unaccompanied until June 30th.
Implement provisional driving licence reform only when backlog removed - McEntee
“The implementation of any such licensing reforms is dependent on the current unacceptable driver testing backlog being cleared” - Martin Cullen June 2006.
Rest stops and service stations dangerously absent on national roads - Coffey
Speaking in the Seanad on Thursday 25th October Fine Gael Waterford Senator, Paudie Coffey, said road safety is being seriously compromised by the lack of service and rest stations on national primary roads.
Two key life-saving measures still 12+ months off in new Road Safety Strategy - McEntee
FG calls for Oireachtas Ctte to monitor implementation of safety measures
IRHA blasts government over roads programme
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) has slated the Government over the provision of crucial road infrastructure, claiming that building work began 10 years too late and been poorly supervised.
Dempsey failing both Meath & Dublin by not delivering on Navan Rail link - English
FG TD seeks early opening of Navan line to take thousands of cars off congested roads.
IAM issues yellow box junction driving advice
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issue some salient tips on yellow box junction driving.
Spain in the dock over haulier toll discounts
The European Commission has decided to take legal action against Spain for failure to respect European legislation on road charging when applying excessively high discounts on motorway tolls.
New road will remove 3,000 trucks from Drogheda town centre every day
Some 3,000 HGV’s which pass through Drogheda, could be removed from the town centre, following agreement between Louth County Council and a consortium of private developers that will see €141 million of infrastructure, including a link road to the M1 motorway, being built.
NRA urges businesses to capitalise on burgeoning roads network
The National Roads Authority (NRA) is urging business leaders to capitalise on the country’s burgeoning motorway network, which it claims is developing at a rapid pace.
NRA to launch motorway driving campaign
The National Roads Authority has claimed that Irish motorists aren’t used to driving on motorways and will have to learn how to drive safely on them.
Early traffic relief for Tipperary
The county Tipperary town of Cahir will enjoy early relief from traffic congestion following the opening on Monday 15th October of the N24 Cahir Bypass.
Spotlight on Road Construction Safety
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has unveiled plans to provide industry leadership in the area of construction safety.
Concerns over inner relief road after double fatality
Concerns have been raised over the design of an inner relief road in Mitchelstown, following the deaths of two men in their 40s earlier this week.
Gormley under pressure over M3 motorway
Environment, John Gormley is coming under intense pressure from Hill of Tara campaigners to change the route of the M3 motoroway.
IRHA working to eliminate bridge strikes
The Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) is working in tandem with Irish Rail to eliminate bridge strikes, www.irishtrucker.com has learned.
One in five drivers have don’t have full driving licence
Almost 20 per cent of motorists on Irish roads have not passed their driving test, official Government figures have revealed.
Pedestrian visibility quadrupled by use of reflective vest
Motorists at the side of the road can be seen from up to four times as far if they are wearing a high-visibility vest, new research has found.
Irish truckers can avail of weather alert warning
Irish truck drivers travelling on Lancashire’s motorway network can now avail of a new warning system to tell them of severe weather conditions.
AA calls for driver training on school curriculum
The Automobile Association (AA) has called on the Government to put driver training and road safety on the school curriculum.
Mountrath bridge struck 17 times this year
The Irish Rail bridge on the Mountrath Road in Portlaoise has been struck 17 times since the beginning of the year, it has been confirmed.
Britain pledges further £2m for lorry road safety enforcement
An extra £2million a year will be dedicated to the British Government’s ongoing drive to enforce road safety law for hauliers, focusing particularly on those undertaking international journeys, Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly has confirmed.
New weather alert system for England’s motorways
A new severe weather alert system has been launched to cover England’s motorways and A roads.
New Ross Town Council considers HGV ban
Trucks could be banned from estates in New Ross, if proposals before the local council are adopted.
Britain’s new Highway Code
The first revised Highway Code in eight years in Britain has been unveiled by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick.
Death crash sites to be forensically examined
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has confirmed that crash sites involving a death or serious injury will be inspected by an engineer and garda within 48 hours, to establish whether the condition of the road contributed to the crash.
NRA to pursue toll dodgers
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