Traffic restrictions in Cork and Cashel for visit

ROAD CLOSURES:SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC restrictions in Cork and Cashel necessitated by Queen Elizabeth's visit to both locations were outlined by the Garda yesterday.

However, gardaí sought to assure the public that disruption would be limited insofar as possible.

“The message we want to get out is that Cork is open for business and we are going to facilitate that in every way we can,” said Chief Supt Michael Finn, who announced details of traffic restrictions in the southern capital.

The road from Cork Airport to the Kinsale Road roundabout will close to traffic for a period between 1.30pm and 4pm, while the South Link Road will close inward from 10am until 5pm.

Also closed to traffic from 10am until 4pm will be Station Road, Anglesea Street, Parnell Place, South Mall, Grand Parade, Patrick Street, Academy Street, Washington Street, Sheares Street, Dyke Parade, Tuckey Street, North and South Main Streets, Copley Street and Union Quay.

Other streets closed to traffic today from 10am to 4pm include Bachelors Quay, Grenville Place, Grattan Street, Liberty Street, Adelaide Street, Kyle Street, Castle Street, Cornmarket Street and Paul Street.

Meanwhile, Georges Quay, Sullivan’s Quay, South Terrace, Infirmary Road, Rutland Street, White Street, Dunbar Street, Mary Street and Cobh Street will all be closed from 12 noon until 4pm, while a one way system will operate along Douglas Street from Langford Row to Evergreen Street.

Supt Barry McPolin said pedestrian access will be restricted from noon until 4pm on Princes Street between Oliver Plunkett Street and Patrick Street, the Grand Parade and Washington Street on both sides of the street up to South Main Street junction.

Bus Éireann will continue to provide a park and ride facility from the Black Ash on the South Link Road into Lapp’s Quay in the city centre all day long, while anyone flying from Cork Airport between 1pm and 5pm should come to the airport before 1pm.

A helpline has been set up for anyone seeking information on restrictions on 021-4548555.

Meanwhile, restrictions will also be put in place in Cashel where the Queen will visit the Rock of Cashel this morning with access to the town restricted to just five routes – Friar Street, Main Street, Cahir Road and junction exits 8 and 9 from the M8 motorway.