Update - Re VIP Visits and Events May 2011

This release covers information regarding the Dublin area next week (16 – 20 May 2011) in the context of both the visit of HM Queen Elizabeth II and the UEFA League final on Wednesday night.

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In light of the security aspects of the policing operation, the overall situation remains fluid and some detail will still not be forthcoming until closer to Monday/Tuesday of next week.

Our commitment is to continue deliver as much information and clarity as possible as early as possible, within security constraints.

The key message is that Dublin remains open for business next week. 

Workers, shoppers, students, people with hospital and other appointments, visitors, match-goers, spectators and so on will still be able to access the city centre. However people should expect some delays and should, in order to make things easier for themselves:

-         plan their journeys in advance (including checking and confirming appointments).
-         leave more time than usual for their journeys.
-         use public transport and park and ride facilities where possible.
-         and expect to complete some journeys on foot.
 

The Garda operation to date and that will continue for the next two weeks would not be possible without the help of:

-         the community
-         city centre businesses and traders
-         our colleagues in the Defence Forces
-         partner agencies including Government Depts, local authorities, the NRA, the health service.
-         the various public transport companies.

We thank them for their work to date and for their ongoing assistance.

In light of the security aspects of the policing operation, the overall situation remains fluid and some detail will still not be forthcoming until closer to Monday/Tuesday of next week. <_o3a_p>

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We thank them for their work to date and for their ongoing assistance.

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From 06:00hrs tomorrow, Saturday 14 May 2011, on-street parking will be restricted on approx 30 streets in the City Centre.  This will be followed by the installation of barriers along these routes in the city centre over the weekend and into Monday.<_o3a_p>

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Please note there will be no parking restrictions on Chesterfield Avenue until 6 p.m. on Sunday, 15 May 2011.

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Monday 16 May 2011

Other than very localised restrictions close to sites being visited, there are no traffic restrictions planned for the city centre.  The Phoenix Park will be open to through-traffic but no parking will be permitted within the Park.<_o3a_p>

The Zoo will be open.<_o3a_p> 

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Tuesday 17 May 2011

Prior to 12 noon there will be no restrictions in Dublin for commuter traffic, other than on O’Connell Street and Parnell Square where there will be no vehicle access from 06:00am (pedestrian access permitted).<_o3a_p>

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From 11:30am traffic management measures will be put in place on the N4/ M50 interchange (Lucan).  Traffic travelling towards the city will be diverted North or South along the M50 Motorway to give them options to access the City Centre along the North or South City Routes.  <_o3a_p>

• Access to Palmerstown Village and Ballyfermot is via Liffey Valley, Coldcut Road.<_o3a_p>
• Non-motorway traffic should divert either as above or at Woodies interchange along the Outer Ring Road.<_o3a_p>

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People should plan their journey along the motorway and identify which junction provides them with the best route to their final destination.  Dublin City Council Orbital Route signage will assist.<_o3a_p>

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From 11:30 – 12:30hrs additional traffic volumes can be expected on the N7 (Dublin bound) and the M50 Motorway, as rolling road closures are put in place to facilitate the movement of the VIP.<_o3a_p>

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From 12:00hrs additional traffic restrictions wil be rolled out over the course of Tuesday afternoon in Dublin City Centre.  These will primarily impact on traffic travelling along and across the North and South Quays and through the Phoenix Park.<_o3a_p>

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As of 17:00hrs on Tuesday there are no significant traffic restrictions planned for Dublin City Centre including the Phoenix Park.<_o3a_p>

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Up to 09:00hrs there are no planned traffic restrictions to commuter traffic in Dublin other than the following diversion:<_o3a_p>

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From 08:00hrs traffic management measures will be put in place on the N4/ M50 interchange (Lucan).  Traffic travelling towards the city will be diverted North or South along the M50 Motorway to give them options to access the City Centre from the North or South City Routes.  <_o3a_p>

• Access to Palmerstown Village and Ballyfermot is via Liffey Valley, Coldcut Road.<_o3a_p>
• Non motorway traffic should divert either as above or at Woodies interchange along the Outer Ring Road.<_o3a_p>

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People should plan their journey along the motorway and identify which junction provides them with the best route to their final destination.  Dublin City Council Orbital Route signage will assist.<_o3a_p>

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From 09:00hrs additional traffic restrictions wil be rolled out and continue over the course of Wednesday afternoon and evening in Dublin City Centre.  These again will primarily impact on traffic travelling along and across the North and South Quays and in the Phoenix Park.<_o3a_p>

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The EUROPA Cup Final will take place in the Dublin Arena, Landsdowne Road on Wednesday evening.  Additional traffic volumes can be expected in this area. <_o3a_p> 

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<_o3a_p>Garda Press Office.