From 7am on 8 October 2020, alterations have been introduced to two specific designated checkpoints on the N7 (Junction 6) and M2 (Junction 2) only. A new traffic layout has been introduced at these checkpoints which provides a dedicated HGV only lane to minimise delay. IRHA President Eugene Drennan said that if drivers pay attention to the signs, the situation will be a lot smoother and swifter today. Mr Drennan told RTÉ's Morning Ireland that "a hash was made of the situation yesterday" and hauliers were dismayed as deliveries were held up for "hours on end". Read MoreThe essential need for trucks, he said, has still not gotten into the psyche of some people in the country.

Source: Irish Independent October 08, 2020 08:26 UTC