Traffic Information and Crime Prevention Advice
ROAD CLOSURES LIMERICK - ST. PATRICK'S SKY FEST ON SATURDAY 13TH MARCH 2010
Please be advised of the following Road Closures and Crime Prevention advice for Skyfest on Saturday 13th March 2010
Roads to be closed to Traffic and Parking on Saturday 13th March from 6.00pm to 10.00pm
North Circular Road –From its junction with Salesian roundabout to its intersection with O’Callaghan Strand.
O’Callaghan Strand – From its intersection with North Circular Road to its junction with Sarsfield Bridge (R857)
Ennis Road (R857) –From its junction with Union Cross to Sarsfield Bridge. Access will be available to residents and patrons of Strand Hotel also visitors and patients to St. Munchin’s Maternity Hospital
Belfield Gardens – At its junction with Ennis Road to Hospital gate.
Belfield Park – At its entrance to Ennis Road.
Clancy’s Strand – From its junction with Ennis Road R857 including Wesley Court, Strand Court, Reidy Park and Mass Lane
Thomond Bridge – From its junction with Cashel’s Lane to its junction with High Road/Thomond Bridge.
Browns Quay – From its junction with Thomondgate to its junction with New Road
Verdant Place – From its junction with Verdant Crescent to its junction with Thomond Bridge
Old Dominick Street – From its junction with Castle Street (R445) to its junction with Church Street
Castle Street (R445) – From Island Road roundabout to Thomond Bridge
Thomond Bridge – Restricted to pedestrians only
Sarsfield Bridge – Restricted to pedestrians and emergency vehicles.
Newgate Lane- From its junction with Nicholas Street it its junction with Crosbie Row.
Crosbie Row – From its junction with Newsgate Lane to its junction with St. Augustine Place
St Augustine Place – From its junction with Crosbie Row to its junction with Nicholas Street.
Merchant’s Quay – From its junction with Bridge Street to end of cul de sacs.
Russell’s Quay – From its junction with Shannon Bridge (N18) to its intersection with Bishops Quay
Bishop’s Quay- From its intersection with Russell’s Quay to its intersection with Howley’s Quay.
Howley’s Quay – From its intersection with Bishop’s Quay to its intersection with Harvey’s Quay.
Harvey’s Quay – From it’s intersection with Harvey’s Quay to its junction with Liddy Street
Honan’s Quay – From it’s intersection with Harvey’s Quay to its junction with Liddy Street
Sarsfield Street – From its junction with Liddy Street to Sarsfield Bridge
Shannon Street – From its junction with Henry Street to Howley’s Quay
Cecil Street Lower – From its junction with Henry Street to Bishop’s Quay
Mill Lane – From its junction with Henry Street to Russell’s Quay
Island Road (R445) – From its junction with Athlunkard Street to Island Road roundabout except for local traffic to Assumpta Park, St. Mary’s Park and Lee Estate.
Parking Prohibitions : Stopping and parking of vehicles, including vehicles issued with Resident Parking Permits will be prohibited from parking on the above roads, during the periods indicated. A vehicle tow-away programme will be in operation by An Garda Siochana.
Diversionary Routes: Diversionary Routes will be signposted and operational during the above periods of road closures. The Garda Siochana will be engaged in directing traffic.
We would kindly ask Patrons to follow the advice of the Gardaí at all times in relation to traffic diversions and parking to avoid delays and ensure the safety of all spectators.
Crime Prevention Advice
The above event takes place between 6-10pm. In addition to traffic diversions and parking restrictions that will be in place we would also ask people to be conscious of their own personal safety when out and about. Park your car in a well lit area remove any property from view and sure it is locked and secure before you park it up.
Large crowds are expected to view the fireworks display so we are also appealing to parents to keep a close eye on their children and make sure they do not wander into unsafe areas.
Do not display obvious valuables on your person, carry cash in your pocket rather than in a handbag. . Beware of pickpockets and take heed of those standing around you. If you see a crime being committed please notify the Gardaí immediately.
