Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Ireland V Serbia Traffic Restrictions.

Ireland take on Serbia this evening in the Aviva, kick off is at 7.45 with the styles opening at 7.45 with everything wrapping up around 9.45.

As always we can not emphasise enough that public transport is the way to get to the match. If you must drive, avoid the Grand Canal it is always heavy, you are better coming in by the N11 or the South Circular Rd. 

The Swords Rd inbound has been busier than normal for the past few months, so save yourself the pain and come in via Ballymun, Finglas can be tricky around Harts Corner.
The following roads will be closed to through traffic from 3. 15 on Wednesday afternoon:

Lansdowne Park

Lansdowne Lane

Lansdowne Road from Shelbourne Road to Herbert Bridge

Herbert Road

Newbridge Avenue

Bath Avenue

Londonbridge Road

Subsequently the following roads will be closed to through traffic from 5.45 on Wednesday afternoon:


The remainder of Lansdowne Road from Shelbourne Road to Pembroke Road

Shelbourne Road
 Beatty’s Avenue

Ballsbridge Avenue

During the hours of operation of the Garda Cordon, vehicles, bicycles, skips, bags, bins or any other items which are causing an obstruction or which may become a trip hazard will be relocated or removed.

Parking Restrictions:

Garda No-Parking Cones will be placed at the following locations to prevent parking:

Lansdowne Road – Both sides from Shelbourne Road to Herbert Bridge

Herbert Road – Left side from Herbert Bridge to Tritonville Road

Lansdowne Lane – Left side from Shelbourne Road

Shelbourne Road – Both sides from Shelbourne Avenue to The Podium Entrance.

Shelbourne Road – Left side from The Podium Entrance to Bath Avenue.

Havelock Square – Right side from Bath Avenue to the Entrance Gate.

 Northumberland Road – Both sides from Lansdowne Road to Haddington Road

Park & Ride Facilities

Luas:
Red Line:

 Red Cow Car Park and the Tallaght Cross West Car Park  then take the  Luas to Connolly Station and the DART to Lansdowne Road (All Routes) or continue to the O2 where you can walk across the East Link Bridge to the Stadium Area (Purple Route).

Green Line:

Balally Car Park, Stillorgan Car Park, Beacon South Quarter Luas Car Park and the Sandyford Park car park where you can avail of the Luas to Ranelagh or St. Stephen’s Green which is only 15 minutes walk from the Stadium. (Blue, Orange and Green Routes).

www.luas.ie for further information.

Irish Rail:

Irish Rail run additional services for patrons attending at events at the Aviva Stadium. There will be extra inter-city trains from all areas of the country running to Dublin City.

Southern Route inter-city trains run to Pearse Station and the Northern and North Western lines run to Connolly Station. The DART can be then accessed from these stations. The South Western line runs into Heuston Station where feeder buses are available to transfer patrons to Tara Street Station where again the DART can be accessed.

There are also car parks at most DART Stations along the route. Please check your local DART Station for information.

There is a Park & Ride facility at the M3 Parkway Train Station located near Dunboyne. This facility is just off the M3 motorway and is also easily accessible from the M50. Patrons can park at the Parkway and avail of trains to Connolly Station via Clonsilla and then avail of the DART to Lansdowne Road. There are also connecting buses from the Parkway to Trim.

www.irishrail.ie for confirmation of the above information and for timetables.

Dublin Bus:

The General Aviva Stadium area is serviced by the following routes:-

Ballsbridge Serviced by:-
- Routes 4, 5, 7, 7a, 7n, 8, 18, 27x, 45, 47

Donnybrook Serviced by:-
- Routes 7b, 7d, 32x, 39b, 41x, 46a, 46e, 77x, 84x, 116, 118, 145

Sandymount Serviced by:-
- Routes 2, 3, 18

www.dublinbus.ie for confirmation and timetables.

A large Park & Ride area will be in effect for Dublin Buses after the event. This will be located on Northumberland Road as will a large taxi rank.

All patrons should choose their route carefully based on the colour coded entry routes outlined on their tickets so as to avoid delay.

Special Needs Parking:

There are 100 disabled parking spaces in the Aviva Stadium car park which can only be accessed from Herbert Road. Patrons using this facility should be in the Stadium 2 hours prior to the event starting or admittance cannot be guaranteed.

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