Traffic delays expected amid Chinese Premier visit

The Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Ireland on January 16th and 17th.

The visit will be concentrated in the Dublin area including the Phoenix Park and Dublin South City Centre.

In general, traffic restrictions for the visit will be kept to the minimum required and it is intended that any impact on the public will be localised and minimal.

Where necessary further specific details on local road closures and traffic diversions will be published in advance of the visit.

The Chinese Premier will arrive and depart at Dublin Airport.

Normal operations will continue at Dublin Airport at all times, however travelling members of the public should allow additional time to arrive at the airport due to possible rolling road closures, in particular on the evening of the 16th and afternoon of the 17th.

An Garda Síochána can confirm at this stage that the following Traffic Management measures, for security reasons, will be put in place:

The Phoenix Park will be closed to all access, traffic and pedestrians, from 7pm on Tuesday the 16th until 7pm on Wednesday the 17th.

Arrangements will be in place for access for Residents, staff and stakeholders only through the following gates:

• Chapelizod Gate : Exit from Chapelizod Gate.
• Cabra Gate : Exit via North Circular Road Gate.

An Garda Síochána said they are working to ensure that the nature and scale of the policing and security operation is proportionate to the need to protect everyone’s safety.

Our objective is to continue to share as much information with the public where necessary as soon as we are in a position to do so.

Gardaí have asked members of the public to heed the advice and instructions of Gardaí and have thank the public for their continuing co-operation.

In general the public, in the areas affected, is advised to plan their day, leave extra time for their journeys and to expect some localised delays.

Real-time updates will be provided, where appropriate and required on An Garda Síochána Social Media platforms.