Operation Freeflow must be brought to Cork, Labour cllrs say

They were prompted by several hours of gridlock which was caused by a minor two-car collision in the Jack Lynch Tunnel on Thursday. Nobody was injured in the incident but it caused lengthy tailbacks.

A series of lengthy traffic tailbacks in Cork have prompted calls for the Transport Minister to visit the city during rush hour.

The calls came from Labour councillor John Maher and party representative Peter Horgan. They have urged Ministers Shane Ross and Charlie Flanagan and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to initiate Operation Freeflow in Cork to alleviate traffic chaos north and south of the Lee.