Traffic and pedestrian management in and around the venue.
Thursday 6th March
On Thursday the 6th March a traffic management plan including local traffic restrictions will be put in place at the front and rear of the Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) on North Wall Quay. A number of "lay-bys” will be created outside the CCD to facilitate the arrival of 1500 delegates & the media arriving at the venue. At this time traffic flows will be maintained if possible in all directions on North Wall Quay.
At 6:30pm approximately on Thursday the traffic management plan will begin to restrict the movement of traffic in front of the CCD. North Wall Quay will close between Guild Street and East Wall Road at the O2. A number of additional local temporary diversions will also be put in place to facilitate the arrival of VIPs.
It should be borne in mind that pedestrian restrictions from approaching the CCD will be in place so residents / employees should have a form of ID to ease access to their place of employment & residences.
Friday the 7th March
Friday is a normal business day and Gardaí do not anticipate any significant issues in this regard. A small number of road closures local traffic restrictions will be in place around the convention centre. Public transport in the areas will run as normal.
On Friday the 7th March the traffic management plan will again be implemented from early morning to early afternoon and will restrict the movement of traffic in front of the CCD. North Wall Quay will close between Guild Street and East Wall Road. A number of additional local temporary diversions will also be put in place to facilitate the arrival of VIPs.
Vehicles accessing the CCD, Spencer Dock & PWC Complexes will be allowed local access via the O2 Direction & Guild Street / Mayor St. Drivers to have ID in their possession.
Pedestrians are urged to utilise the same routes.
Diversions:
· When traffic is restricted at North Wall Quay from the O2 to Guild Street / Samuel Becket Bridge, general traffic east/west will be diverted via Sheriff Street.
· VMS Signage will be utilised at diversion points
· LOCAL ACCESS will as far as possible be allowed during the event / Any associated protests
· On Thursday / Friday the travelling public are urged to utilise public transport as far as possible to the IFSC & North Wall.
· Persons working in the vicinity of the CCD are requested to carry some form of Identification to ease access through Garda Barriers.
· Traffic Diversions will only be put in place when necessary and lifted as soon as possible.
Live feeds to FB & Twitter will be updated as soon as traffic situation changes.
Gardai will be on duty at relevant locations so as road closures can be implemented/lifted at short notice.
Protests:
An Garda Síochána fully recognise the right of people to peacefully protest. This must be balanced against the right of public to go about their normal business, work etc. In the event of any protest march taking place throughout the congress a contingency plan will be in place to close Custom House Quay/North Wall Quay and Guild Street/Samuel Beckett Bridge if necessary. Closures of this nature will be avoided if at all possible.
Conclusion
The general area around the North Quays is a residential and business community and An Garda Síochána will work closely with these communities and thank them for their continued co operation and support. An Garda Síochána welcome all visitors to the congress and in particular those who travelled from abroad.
