Pheniox Park to be closed 17th to 20th of May.

Morag

Due to Liz Winsor coming for a visit the whole park is to be shut for the duration. There will also be restriction on the m50 and in the city centre.

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/ireland/2011/0512/1224296752577.html

THE GARDA intend to close streets across large areas of Dublin city, impose a no-parking zone on more than 50 roads for almost a week and conduct a stop-and-search operation on motorists and pedestrians as part of the security operation for the Queen’s visit.

One of the country’s biggest tourist attractions, Dublin Zoo, has been asked by the Garda to close for security reasons.

While the road closures and parking restrictions had been anticipated, the extent of disruption will surprise many.

During the four days of the Queen’s visit, between May 17th and 20th, the N7, N4 and M50 will be completely closed at times.

The closures will be announced in coming days.

The Phoenix Park, including Dublin Zoo, will also close during the same periods.

Gardaí also plan to shut down Dublin’s north and south quays and any adjacent bridges and streets for periods during the four-day period.

Exits on the M7/M9 motorway in Kildare will also be closed to accommodate the Queen’s visit to the National Stud on May 19th. While the motorway will not be closed, traffic will be slowed by gardaí at certain times.

Information is to be released today about road closures and related disruption that will be caused by the Queen’s visit to Cork and Tipperary and the visit to Dublin and Tipperary by US president Barack Obama.

From this Saturday until Friday week, a network of more than 50 streets in Dublin city will have a complete parking ban because of the Queen’s visit. Crowd control barriers will be erected along many of the streets and pedestrians will only be permitted to cross at designated points.

The affected areas cover some of the busiest parts of the city including O’Connell Street, Grafton Street, College Green, St Stephens Green, Nassau Street and Pearse Street.

Officers on foot will stop and search people and those questioned will be asked to indicate their destination. Checkpoints will also be set up and motorists will be questioned. Road users will also be asked to explain the purpose of their journey.

Details released yesterday concerning road closures and restrictions relate mainly to the Queen’s visit. Similar checks for Mr Obama’s visit, on May 23rd and 24th, are not being released until a later date due to security reasons.

Traffic restrictions for the Uefa Europa League Final at the Aviva stadium, Dublin, on May 18th, when the Queen will be here, will also be outlined in days ahead.

Similarly, traffic restrictions when the Republic of Ireland plays Northern Ireland in a soccer international at the Aviva on May 24th, when Mr Obama is here, will be revealed at a later date.

The Garda traffic, public order and security operation during the visits and soccer games extends to May 28th, when the Kings of Leon play Slane Castle, Co Meath.

Garda HQ said specific details as to where and when traffic controls and road closures will occur will be communicated soon.

This information will be communicated mainly through the media and information will be supplied by the Garda to media outlets hourly during periods of maximum disruption.

The force has urged people to use public transport where possible, though they have warned that even bus timetables will be disrupted.

Gardaí are also encouraging people to allow for delays, anticipate traffic congestion and plan for significant parking restrictions.

http://twitter.com/gardatraffic/
Will have updates of what roads are closing.

Shane O' Malley

Those are huge restrictions. Going to need a bike to get around D15.

Dub XV

I work in The Park every Thurdsday.....mmmm....unexpected day off???

We will see!

Shane O' Malley

I am told by someone who works in the Ordnance Survey Office in the park that they are still working but with restrictions on movement and access.

Dub XV

Lol. It will take to Garda an age to search my van if they want to stop and check as I try to enter. They may arrange everything back neatly if I'm lucky.

A major pain in the rear is to be had by all next week!

athtrasna

http://www.aaireland.ie/AA/AA-Roadwatch/Event-Guide/Visits-by-Queen-Elizabeth-II-and-President-Barack-Obama/Queen-Elizabeth-II.aspx

Phoenix Park :
For security reasons, there will be no parking in the Phoenix Park, from Sunday 15th until Wednesday 25th May.
There will be restricted access to the park and traffic disruption can be expected.
Knockmaroon Gate in the Phoenix Park will be CLOSED to all traffic.
Tues 17th to Thurs 19th May inclusive.
Fri 20th from 7am to 10am.
Note: there will be further closures the following week for President Obamas visit:
Sun 22nd and Mon 23rd from 7am to 11pm.
Tues 24th from 7am to 11am.

Dub XV

The cops were in The Phoenix Park today marking and welding shut the drains.....

They were out in force the last couple of days too having the traffic light hatches on the poles welded shut.....

OTT?

Shane O' Malley

2 Big targets over the next couple of weeks.

I suspect then need to be very very sure.

They seem to be camped out for lunch in the Bell for the last while. Garda Underwater Division van there today.