Do you drive to work in Dublin? Make sure you read this first

Lifestyle

Aug 5, 2015

If your commute to work involves driving around the college green area, you may have to change your plans.

From next Monday on, construction of the new Luas line will be in full swing which will cause some disturbances to traffic.

Motorists will be banned from driving through the College Green area during busy times from 7am-7pm Monday to Friday. Accessing this area will only be allowed for cyclists, buses and taxis.

Over 5.5km of new Luas lines are being laid and this will result to traffic being reduced to only one lane in some of the city's busiest spots according to the National Transport Authority.

Work is currently underway on O' Connell Street and will being on Monday at College Green, Dawson Street, Hawkins Street and D'Olier Street.

Transport Minister Paschal Donohoe acknowledged that problems are bound to arise during this €368m project, but that the long-term gain would be significant.

This man just decided to take the stress out of traffic jams

Lifestyle

Jul 31, 2015

by Amber Saunders

We honestly don’t know a single person who has ever said ‘I like being stuck in traffic’. Traffic jams are one of the most frustrating moments in the day-to-day lives of anyone with a driving licence.

We thought trying to make our way home on a bank holiday Friday evening was a struggle, but we could hardly imagine the stress of navigating rush hour in Los Angeles. The California city is notorious for its epic traffic delays. And the heat, we’re getting fidgety just thinking about it.

However, one talented musician is trying to lighten the mood for anyone feeling a little stressed out.

YouTube star Alex Grosse was stuck in traffic when he came across the Pied Piper of L.A. The local legend was also stopped in traffic.

Instead of letting his frustrations get the better of him however, he decided it was the perfect opportunity to start something of a session.

The Piped Piper was certainly the highlight of Alex’s day, and we have to admit we’re considering keeping a tin whistle in the car to be prepared for our next big delay.