Dublin City Traffic Changes Start From Sunday

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, James Geoghegan, has urged motorists to make themselves aware of the changes that are starting from 7am to 7pm this Sunday, 25th August. 

"From Sunday, general traffic will not be able to go straight from Bachelors Walk towards Eden Quay on the north quays between 7am and 7pm.

"Similarly, on the south quays private motor vehicles won’t be able to go straight from Burgh Quay towards Aston Quay. 

"These changes do not affect buses, taxis and cyclists who will continue their journeys as normal, and outside of 7am – 7pm, these restrictions will not be in place for general traffic," he said.

A working group chaired by the Lord Mayor of Dublin is being put together to monitor the impact of the changes included in the transport plan and the first meeting of that group will take place in September. 

“What’s really important at the beginning of these changes is for people to plan their journeys. Traffic and transport officials in Dublin City Council have been in touch with Sat Nav providers and Google Maps to ensure that they are up to date and ready to go for the start of the plan on Sunday,” said Mr Geoghegan.

“We will have people on the ground from the beginning of these changes on Sunday monitoring the impact of the changes and responding where necessary.” 

The Lord Mayor added that it’s important to remind the public that “there are no changes to disabled bays, loading bays or taxi ranks. The vast majority of routes to hospitals will remain the same, as will the majority of routes to city centre car parks.

“Access for residents will be maintained although there may be a different route to or from the area.”

For more details on the new measures please click the video link here or visit the website here.