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20/02/2017
Two Belfast Roads Among UK's Top 10 Congested
Two roads in Belfast were named among the 10 most congested in the UK, according to a report.
The study, which was carried out by Inrix, revealed the southbound Lisburn Road from College Gardens to Wallace Parkwas the most congested road outside London.
The report said that drivers spent on average 49 hours in gridlock on the road last year.
The A24 between Ormeau Road and Ann Street was also listed in the top 10.
The Inrix study examined 87 cities and large urban areas across the UK and estimated the cost, both direct and indirect, to drivers totalled £30.8 billion.
(CD/LM)
The study, which was carried out by Inrix, revealed the southbound Lisburn Road from College Gardens to Wallace Parkwas the most congested road outside London.
The report said that drivers spent on average 49 hours in gridlock on the road last year.
The A24 between Ormeau Road and Ann Street was also listed in the top 10.
The Inrix study examined 87 cities and large urban areas across the UK and estimated the cost, both direct and indirect, to drivers totalled £30.8 billion.
(CD/LM)
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