{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a71bb831272918eeed72748?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fresh Consultation Sought on Julianstown Traffic Relief Plans - 04/08/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1785830397141-70e478b9-48f3-4398-afa1-1f8726b03a63.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Calls are growing for Meath County Council to go back to the drawing board on plans to tackle traffic congestion in Julianstown. </p><p><br></p><p>Local Fianna Fáil Councillor Stephen McKee says many residents have lost confidence in the current consultation process and are unconvinced by the four options put forward to ease congestion through the village.</p><p><br></p><p>McKee believes the issue needs a much broader approach, including examining new road links to the M1, the impact of toll avoidance, and investing in public transport and local employment to reduce commuter traffic. </p><p><br></p><p>He says more than 22,000 vehicles pass through Julianstown every day and argues the congestion is the result of years of inadequate infrastructure planning.</p><p><br></p><p>We heard more about this on The Agenda this morning. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}