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Congestion in the biggest capital cities threatens to cost Australians $53 billion a year by 2031, says Infrastructure Australia.<\/h3>\n

If action isn\u2019t taken, car travel times are expected to increase by at least 20 per cent in the most clogged parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra, reports The Australian<\/a>. <\/p>\n

According to an audit, traffic gridlock cost $13.7bn in 2011, but is projected to skyrocket by 290 per cent to $53.3bn in 2031 unless action is taken.<\/p>\n

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Problems will be worst in Australia’s largest capital cities | Image | News Corp<\/h6>\n

Measures recommended by Infrastructure Australia include construction of new roads, more public transport investment and carpool lanes.<\/p>\n

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