City’s pedestrianisation trials are a winner

DUBLIN City Council has revealed that following extremely positive feedback, it has decided to retain the extended hours put in place last weekend for this weekend’s Grafton St Area Pedestrian Trial.

A number of streets will therefore be closed to traffic from 11am to 11pm this Saturday and Sunday.

This is the third consecutive weekend of the trials, which have so far been a huge success.

Dublin City Council would like to remind people that access to carparks in the area will continue to be maintained at all times, and that everyone is of course welcome to enjoy the city-centre including motorists.

The locations closed to traffic are:

Anne Street South from the junction of Dawson Street

Duke Street from the junction of Dawson Street

South William Street from the Brown Thomas carpark exit to Chatham Row

Drury Street from Fade Street to the Drury Street carpark

Dame Court From Exchequer street

Work has also been carried out on Anne Street South to extend the pavement, thereby providing extra space for pedestrians and outdoor seating.

“These measures are being taken to support the economic recovery of the city by providing more space for pedestrians during weekends to encourage people to return for shopping and to make use of the many cafes and restaurants in the area and so enjoy the city centre,” a spokesperson said.

Five disabled parking bays will be moved to alternative locations during the times of the trials.  The three disabled parking bays on Drury Street and the one disabled parking bay on Dame Court will be moved to Clarendon Street.

The disabled parking bay on South Anne Street will be moved to Molesworth Street.