{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/695f816e35540f72f1deb310?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Frustrated Louth Shoppers Hit by Hour-Long Delays Just to Exit M1 Retail Park ‘Pressure Cooker’ - 08/01/2026","description":"<p>Motorists faced hour-long delays to exit the M1 Retail Park during the festive season, councillors heard at the January meeting of Drogheda Borough District.</p><p><br></p><p>Calls for action were sounded as reports of severe traffic congestion over the last month emerged.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Declan Power said the area was “choc-a-block” during the Christmas season.</p><p><br></p><p>He called on the council to engage with the management team at the park to find solutions to the traffic issues.</p><p><br></p><p>Mark Johnston, Senior Engineer, Louth County Council, said the local authority had been in communication with management at the retail park.</p><p><br></p><p>Councillor Power joined us on The Agenda this morning to talk to us some more about this.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}