Gardai have advised that a number of roads in Waterford City and County will close today (Wednesday) and tomorrow, to facilitate the visit of Prince Charles and Camilla. Some bus routes will also be affected.
On Thursday the 24th March the visit will be concentrated in Waterford City Centre and locations in County Waterford.
Meanwhile on Friday the 25th March the visit will be concentrated in South Tipperary.
Road Closures in Waterford
The public can expect temporary rolling road closures, to facilitate security escorts. They say any impact on the public will be localised and minimal.
The following will apply in Waterford City Centre and County.
Wednesday 23rd March 2022:
• From approximately 4pm the Mall will close from the junction of Lombard Street to the junction of Catherine Street. Access to Baileys New Street will also be restricted.
• Parking will be restricted in certain sections of Clyde Wharf Carpark.
Thursday 24th March 2022:
• From approximately 6am Parade Quay will close from the GPO roundabout to the junction of Catherine Street
- Adelphi Quay – from the junction of Rose Lane to Clyde Quay
• Restrictions will begin to be lifted by approximately 2pm, 24th March 2022. However, these times are subject to change and it's best to avoid the restricted areas until 5pm.
The Royal visit will have limited impact in other locations in Waterford city and County Waterford during the afternoon.
Where necessary local Gardaí will have diversion routes in place.
The Dunmore Road will not close. However, there will be a temporary closure between the stretch of the Outer Ring Road between the Williamstown Roundabout and the roundabout at UHW. Gardai estimate this section of the road will remain closed for about 20 minutes, as the Royal entourage arrive.
Bus closures:
We wish to advise Customers that due to Road Closures which will be in place between on Wednesday 23rd March to 3pm Thursday 24th March the following routes will be affected with diversions in place.
As a result a number of bus stops will not be served for the duration.
Route W1 • Waterford Crystal 352041 • Waterford College 352051 • Railway Square 352061
Route W2 • Parnell Street 352541 • Waterford Crystal 352551
Route W3 • Parnell Street 352541 • Meaghers Quay 352581 • The Clock Tower 352011 • Waterford College 352051
Route W5 • Parnell Street 352541 • Waterford Crystal 352041 • Meaghers Quay 352581 • Merchants Quay 352591 • Thomas Street 352421 • The Clock Tower 352011 • Waterford College 352051 • Waterford Crystal 352551 • Ballybricken 352911 • St Brigids Centre 352901
Bus Éireann regret any inconvenience this may cause.
Road closures for Tipperary
The following restrictions will apply in Cahir.
• Access to the Cahir Castle will be restricted from Wednesday 23rd March 2022.
• Castle Car Park will close to public at 5pm on 23rd March 2022.
• Access to Castle Street, Bridge Street, The Square and adjoining roads will be restricted from 7am on the 25th March 2022.
• Restrictions should be lifted by approximately 1pm, 25th March 2022.
The following restrictions will apply in Cashel.
• Access to the Rock of Cashel will be restricted from Wednesday 23rd March 2022.
• St Patrick’s Rock Car Park will close to public at 5pm on 23rd March 2022.
• Access to roads adjacent to the Rock of Cashel and Brú Ború Heritage Centre, including Ladyswell Street, Rock Lane, The Kiln, Old Dublin Road (R639), Circular Road will be restricted from 7am on the 25th March 2022.
• Restrictions should be lifted by approximately 2pm, 25th March 2022.
General information and advice
Gardai say traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required.
While the Royal Highnesses will be visiting certain public attractions, access to the general public for viewing the visit is very limited in all locations.
Commercial centres remain open for business. An Garda Síochána will make every effort to minimise any disruption caused.
Gardaí have and continue to liaise with business and local residents in the key locations and will continue to communicate directly with them during the visit.
Gardai are asking members of the public to heed the advice and instructions of Gardaí.
In general the public, in the areas affected, is advised to leave extra time for their journeys and to expect some localised delays.
Real-time updates will be provided, where appropriate and required, through the Garda Press Office.
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