THE GARDAÍ HAVE outlined their traffic management plan for Dublin City tonight to cater for the thousands of people who are expected to attend the NYE Festival.

Closures

As a result of the events, the following roads will be closed throughout the day and night:

Dame Street – between South Great George Street and Westmoreland Street; Parliament Street; Sussex Street; Andrew Street; St Stephen’s Green North; St Stephen’s Green East; St Stephen’s Green South; St Stephens Green West; Leeson Street Lower; Cuffe Street; Cuffe Lane; Harcourt Street; Hatch Street; Montague Lane; Ely Place; Kildare Street; College Green; Wexford Street and Lower Grafton Street.

Parking

Until the end of the event tonight, no parking will be permitted on: Castle Street, Dublin 2; St Stephen’s Green North; St Stephen’s Green East; St Stephen’s Green South; St Stephen’s Green West and Hume Street.

Diversions

Traffic diversions are in place for Dame Street/South Great George Street; Dawson Street/Nassau Street; Andrew Street/Trinity Street and College Green/D’Olier Street. Diversions will stay in place until 8am tomorrow.

Buses

Gardaí say there will be a “severe” impact on public transport arising from the road closures and diversions. Check with Dublin Bus before travelling.

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