Gridlock in Cork as 4,000 extra cars using the Jack Lynch Tunnel every day

Calls are increasing for a Luas-style transport system to reduce congestion in Cork, as latest figures show significant increases in traffic volumes over the last two years, writes Rob McNamara.

Statistics from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) show average daily traffic levels are rising in the majority of Cork hot-spots, including the Jack Lynch tunnel and Dunkettle Interchange areas.