'Operation Freeflow' launched

Dublin’s "Operation Freeflow" plan swings into action today.

Dozens of traffic gardaí will be backed by 163 student officers for the six-week anti-gridlock initiative for Christmas and the New Year.

Congestion points such as bus corridors, major traffic junctions and Luas interchanges will be targeted for special attention.

Deputy Garda Commissioner Fachtna Murphy promised rigorous enforcement of the Road Traffic Act by his officers.

“Traffic disruption will be kept to a minimum for users of both public and private transport,” he said.

Specialist garda services also being deployed between today and Friday, January 5 include the Air Support Unit, the Garda Mountain Bike Unit, the Garda Regional Traffic Division, the Garda Mounted Unit and Garda Communications.

“Gardaí on motorcycle, car and on foot patrol will also have specific duties to target and tackle any problems that may arise,” Deputy Commissioner Murphy said.

Further information on the plan is available at www.freeflow.ie and on Live Drive 103.2 FM.