Council issues warning as traffic in Cork City returns to pre-pandemic levels

The council has warned that as the population in the city increases and economic activity also rises the traffic volume will continue to grow.

People are being encouraged to avail of public transport in a bid to reduce the number of vehicles on the roads. Picture: Larry Cummins

Traffic across Cork City has returned to pre-Covid levels on a midweek day with the council saying traffic volumes have increased in recent weeks.

This rise is likely down to many workers returning to the office and college-related commuting.