Traffic trauma in store for M50 motorists

TENS of thousands of commuters are to face further misery as one of the country’s most notorious traffic black spots is to be dug up.

Motorists will have to negotiate new diversions around the much detested Red Cow interchange on Dublin’s M50 as major works start today.

Confusion is expected to exacerbate congestion as part of the junction — dubbed the ‘Mad Cow’ because of its impact on commuters — is removed.