Congestion in Prague under the spotlight

Authorities in the Czech capital Prague are looking at options to speed the completion of a new ring road. Constructing the internal ring road on a fast-track basis could cost in the order of €81.5 million (CZK2 billion). Should this move be made the route could be ready to carry traffic by 2015. Prague suffers heavy congestion at peak periods, particularly in the historic city centre. The new road would help reduce the need for drivers travelling through the congested centre and help cut journey times over
November 28, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Authorities in the Czech capital Prague are looking at options to speed the completion of a new ring road. Constructing the internal ring road on a fast-track basis could cost in the order of €81.5 million (CZK2 billion). Should this move be made the route could be ready to carry traffic by 2015. Prague suffers heavy congestion at peak periods, particularly in the historic city centre. The new road would help reduce the need for drivers travelling through the congested centre and help cut journey times overall.

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