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Temporary Road Closure – L3060 Glendalough Road, Ballymacarbry

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following road to through traffic from 25th September to 2nd October, 2023 to facilitate a Sheep Grid Construction.

 

Road to be closed:
• L3060 Glendalough Road, Ballymacarbry.

Diversion Route:
• Via L7083 Glen Asup Road, Glendalough.

Harvest Festival 2023 – Road Closure Arrangements

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers
will close the following public roads to through traffic from 8th to 10th September, 2023 to facilitate the 2023 Waterford Harvest Festival.

Road to be closed:

1. From 6am Friday 8th until 10pm Sunday 10th September 2023.
• L5532 Arundel Square
• L5531 Peter Street
• L15237 Michael Street North (from its junction with Patricks St. to Lady Lane)
• L91092 Broad Street
• L91091 Barronstrand Street
• L90352 Georges Street
• L90353 Blackfriars Lane
• L90354 Arundel Lane
• L90355 Little Patrick Street
• L55301 Bakehouse Lane
• L1525 Patrick Street
• L1502 O’Connell Street (from its Junction with Thomas Street)
• L5501 Gladstone Street
• L15023 Sargents Lane (from its Junction with Jenkins Lane Car Park)

2. From 6am Saturday 9th September until 10pm Sunday 10th September 2023
• L1528 Johns Street (Applemarket)

Traffic Diversions:
A comprehensive Traffic Management Plan will be in place from the start of the road closures and all alternative routes will be signposted.

• Access to the Cork Road from Ballybricken Green shall be via Mayors Walk and Barrack Street.
• Access to The Quays from Ballybricken shall be via James Street & Vulcan Street.
• There will be no access to The Quays from O’Connell Street after Vulcan Street.
• Access and egress to Jenkins Lane Car Park shall be via Meeting House Lane only.
• Entry to Patrick Street will controlled by security and barriers at its junction with Stephens Street and Carrigeen Park and all non-permitted traffic shall be directed to Stephens Street and onto Lady Lane. Traffic Permitted to the closed section of Patrick Street will only be Taxis, Festival Production and Emergency Vehicles.

• Access to Alexander Street shall be via Stephen Street, with egress via Lady Lane. The traffic direction on the section of Lady Lane from Michael Street to Bakehouse Lane shall be reversed for the duration of the Road Closures.

Emergency Access:
Access will be maintained for the emergency services at all times to all areas subject to these road closures.

Local Residents:
As on street car parking on the above streets will be unavailable during the event car owners who reside on the affected streets will be asked to relocate to other areas of the city. Any vehicle found parked in such areas will be impounded and will be subject to a release cost.

Deliveries:
All businesses within the cordon area are being asked to avoid, if possible, deliveries to and from their premises during the festival period. No unauthorised vehicles will be allowed within the site area between the hours of 8am – 9pm.

Car Parking:
Access to all city centre car parks will be unaffected.

Public Transport:
Buses:
The following Bus Routes will be affected:
W4 – Peter Street to Browns Road.
Full details will be made available closer to the event from Bus Éireann.

Taxis:
Arising from the closure of Peter Street and Arundel Square the Peter Street Taxi Rank shall be closed for the duration of the Road Closure and a Temporary Stand shall be installed in Patrick Street.

Signage within City Square Shopping Centre and at Peter Street will direct users to the
temporary stand.

Road Closures (Saturday 9th Sept) – Rás na mBan

 

 

 

For the first time in its 17-year history, Rás na mBan, Ireland’s only women’s international bike stage race, has introduced a Waterford stage to its five-day schedule.

The 102.7km stage of the race will leave Tramore at 12 noon on Saturday, September 9th and travel through Kilmeaden, Kilmacthomas, and on to Dungarvan, before returning along the Copper Coast to the finish line on the Prom in Tramore at approximately 2.40pm.

The 2023 edition of the race is the 17th under the title of Rás na mBan and the 36th annual international stage race for women in Ireland. In its current format it runs for five days and six stages totalling over 400km of racing action.

Closures from 2pm  to 3.45pm to facilitate the Rás na mBan.
Roads to be closed:
• L4340 Estuary Road,
• L4345 Lower Promenade,
• L4144 Promenade,
• L4144 Strand Road,
• L4162 Lower Branch Road,
• L4162 Tivoli Terrace,
• R675 between Riverstown Roundabout and Waterford Road Roundabout.

Parking restrictions will be in place in the Burrows Car Park, Lower Promenade, Middle Promenade and the Middle Prom Car Park from 7am until 5pm on Saturday the 9th of September. Gardai and traffic marshalling will be in place to manage traffic locally.

Harvest Festival 2023 – Road Closure Arrangements

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers
will close the following public roads to through traffic from 8th to 10th September, 2023 to facilitate the 2023 Waterford Harvest Festival.

Road to be closed:

1. From 6am Friday 8th until 10pm Sunday 10th September 2023.
• L5532 Arundel Square
• L5531 Peter Street
• L15237 Michael Street North (from its junction with Patricks St. to Lady Lane)
• L91092 Broad Street
• L91091 Barronstrand Street
• L90352 Georges Street
• L90353 Blackfriars Lane
• L90354 Arundel Lane
• L90355 Little Patrick Street
• L55301 Bakehouse Lane
• L1525 Patrick Street
• L1502 O’Connell Street (from its Junction with Thomas Street)
• L5501 Gladstone Street
• L15023 Sargents Lane (from its Junction with Jenkins Lane Car Park)

2. From 6am Saturday 9th September until 10pm Sunday 10th September 2023
• L1528 Johns Street (Applemarket)

Traffic Diversions:
A comprehensive Traffic Management Plan will be in place from the start of the road closures and all alternative routes will be signposted.

• Access to the Cork Road from Ballybricken Green shall be via Mayors Walk and Barrack Street.
• Access to The Quays from Ballybricken shall be via James Street & Vulcan Street.
• There will be no access to The Quays from O’Connell Street after Vulcan Street.
• Access and egress to Jenkins Lane Car Park shall be via Meeting House Lane only.
• Entry to Patrick Street will controlled by security and barriers at its junction with Stephens Street and Carrigeen Park and all non-permitted traffic shall be directed to Stephens Street and onto Lady Lane. Traffic Permitted to the closed section of Patrick Street will only be Taxis, Festival Production and Emergency Vehicles.

• Access to Alexander Street shall be via Stephen Street, with egress via Lady Lane. The traffic direction on the section of Lady Lane from Michael Street to Bakehouse Lane shall be reversed for the duration of the Road Closures.

Emergency Access:
Access will be maintained for the emergency services at all times to all areas subject to these road closures.

Local Residents:
As on street car parking on the above streets will be unavailable during the event car owners who reside on the affected streets will be asked to relocate to other areas of the city. Any vehicle found parked in such areas will be impounded and will be subject to a release cost.

Deliveries:
All businesses within the cordon area are being asked to avoid, if possible, deliveries to and from their premises during the festival period. No unauthorised vehicles will be allowed within the site area between the hours of 8am – 9pm.

Car Parking:
Access to all city centre car parks will be unaffected.

Public Transport:
Buses:
The following Bus Routes will be affected:
W4 – Peter Street to Browns Road.
Full details will be made available closer to the event from Bus Éireann.

Taxis:
Arising from the closure of Peter Street and Arundel Square the Peter Street Taxi Rank shall be closed for the duration of the Road Closure and a Temporary Stand shall be installed in Patrick Street.

Signage within City Square Shopping Centre and at Peter Street will direct users to the
temporary stand.

Road Closure Arrangements – Waterford Walls Street Art Festival

 

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following road to through traffic from 11th to 20th August, 2023 to facilitate the painting of mural artworks for Waterford Walls Street Art Festival.

Road to be closed:

  • Parliament Street and Cross Lane, Waterford.

Diversion Route:

  • Via Manor Street, Waterford.
  • Local Access will be provided.

From 14th to 17th August, 2023 the following roads will also be closed to facilitate the painting of artworks.

Road to be closed:

  • Sergeants Lane, Waterford.

Diversion Route:

  • Traffic coming from Jenkin’s Lane direction: no right
    turn, access O’Connell Street via Meetinghouse Lane and
    Thomas Hill.
  • Traffic going towards Jenkin’s Lane Car Park: No Restriction

Reminder: Road Resurfacing Works from Tuesday 8th August

Road Resurfacing Works, Waterford City

Works will be from 7:00pm to 05:00am, on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th August
    Works on the Mall between junctions of Catherine Street and Lombard Street Junction. Traffic will be diverted along Lombard Street, Park Road and back onto Cork Road.
  • Thursday 10th & Friday 11th August , Stop/Go Traffic Management on The Quay from Lombard Street to Greyfriar’s.
  • Monday 14th August, Diversion Route same as Tues 8th and Wed 9th.
  • Tuesday 15th August, Stop/Go same as Thursday 10th and Friday 11th
  • Wednesday 16th to Tuesday 22nd. Stop/Go on the Dunmore Road and locations between Junction of Newtown Lower and Ardkeen Hospital Roundabout.
  • Wednesday 23rd August to Friday 25th August, Mattie’s Hill from Ash Road to City Vets Roundabout.

Advanced Notice – Road Resurfacing Works from Tuesday 8th August

 

Road Resurfacing Works, Waterford City

Works will be from 7:00pm to 05:00am, on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th August
    Works on the Mall between junctions of Catherine Street and Lombard Street Junction. Traffic will be diverted along Lombard Street, Park Road and back onto Cork Road.
  • Thursday 10th & Friday 11th August , Stop/Go Traffic Management on The Quay from Lombard Street to Greyfriar’s.
  • Monday 14th August, Diversion Route same as Tues 8th and Wed 9th.
  • Tuesday 15th August, Stop/Go same as Thursday 10th and Friday 11th
  • Wednesday 16th to Tuesday 22nd. Stop/Go on the Dunmore Road and locations between Junction of Newtown Lower and Ardkeen Hospital Roundabout.
  • Wednesday 23rd August to Friday 25th August, Mattie’s Hill from Ash Road to City Vets Roundabout.
  1. Map 1
  2. Map 2

Advanced Notice – Road Resurfacing Works from Tuesday 8th August

 

Works will be from 7:00pm to 05:00am, on the following schedule:

  • Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th August
    Works on the Mall between junctions of Catherine Street and Lombard Street Junction. Traffic will be diverted along Lombard Street, Park Road and back onto Cork Road.
  • Thursday 10th & Friday 11th August , Stop/Go Traffic Management on The Quay from Lombard Street to Greyfriar’s.
  • Monday 14th August, Diversion Route same as Tues 8th and Wed 9th.
  • Tuesday 15th August, Stop/Go same as Thursday 10th and Friday 11th
  • Wednesday 16th to Tuesday 22nd. Stop/Go on the Dunmore Road and locations between Junction of Newtown Lower and Ardkeen Hospital Roundabout.
  • Wednesday 23rd August to Friday 25th August, Mattie’s Hill from Ash Road to City Vets Roundabout.
  1. Map 1
  2. Map 2

Road Closure Arrangements – Spraoi

Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 4th to 7th August, 2023 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.
Roads to be closed:

Tugtar fógra leis seo go ndúnfaidh Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i bhfeidhmiú a cumhachtaí de bhun Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, na bóithre poiblí seo a leanas do thréthrácht le linn na n-amanna atá sonraithe thíos Dé hAoine, Dé Sathairn, Dé Domhnaigh agus Dé Luain, 4 go 7ú Lúnasa, 2023 chun Féile Spraoi Phort Láirge a éascú.
Bóithre le dúnadh:

Traffic Management – Dock Road, Waterford

As part of the “Waterford City Public Infrastructure Project – Main Works”, starting on Dock Road – Phase 1 Traffic management will be installed starting week commencing 17th July for eight weeks.

The Traffic management will consist of the lanes heading towards Rice Bridge being closed and a Contra-flow on the lanes heading away from Rice Bridge for approximately 100m, just to the east of the old Ard Rí Hotel entrance.

This is phase 1 for the main realignment works for Dock Road/ Fountain Street which will be progressing over the coming months.

As work progresses to Phase 2, further notifications will be issued, warnings and signage will be in place throughout these works.

Delays can be expected.  Please use alternative signposted routes if possible.

Temporary Closing of Roads- Spraoi

Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 4th to 7th August, 2023 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.
Roads to be closed:

 

Tugtar fógra leis seo go ndúnfaidh Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i bhfeidhmiú a cumhachtaí de bhun Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, na bóithre poiblí seo a leanas do thréthrácht le linn na n-amanna atá sonraithe thíos Dé hAoine, Dé Sathairn, Dé Domhnaigh agus Dé Luain, 4 go 7ú Lúnasa, 2023 chun Féile Spraoi Phort Láirge a éascú.
Bóithre le dúnadh:

Reminder – Road Closure – Main Street, Kilmacthomas

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following roads to through traffic from 8.30am to 1pm on Sunday, 9th July, 2023 to facilitate the Dungarvan Cycling Club Youth 2 Day Event.

Road to be closed:
• R677 St. Annes Terrace and Main Street Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

Diversion Route:
• Via N25 and Rossmore Road.

Road Closure Arrangements – Spraoi

Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, will close the following public road to through traffic during the times specified below on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 4th to 7th August, 2023 to facilitate the Waterford Spraoi Festival.
Roads to be closed:

Tugtar fógra leis seo go ndúnfaidh Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge, i bhfeidhmiú a cumhachtaí de bhun Alt 75 d’Acht na mBóithre 1993, na bóithre poiblí seo a leanas do thréthrácht le linn na n-amanna atá sonraithe thíos Dé hAoine, Dé Sathairn, Dé Domhnaigh agus Dé Luain, 4 go 7ú Lúnasa, 2023 chun Féile Spraoi Phort Láirge a éascú.
Bóithre le dúnadh:

Road Closure Arrangements – Waterford Walls Street Art Festival

Notice is hereby given that Waterford City and County Council, in exercise of its powers pursuant to Section 75 Roads Act 1993, propose to close the following road to through traffic from 11th to 20th August, 2023 to facilitate the painting of mural artworks for Waterford Walls Street Art Festival.

Road to be closed:

  • Parliament Street and Cross Lane, Waterford.

Diversion Route:

  • Via Manor Street, Waterford.
  • Local Access will be provided.

From 3rd to 6th July and from 14th to 17th August, 2023 the following roads will also be closed to facilitate the painting of artworks.

Road to be closed:

  • Sergeants Lane, Waterford.

Diversion Route:

  • Traffic coming from Jenkin’s Lane direction: no right
    turn, access O’Connell Street via Meetinghouse Lane and
    Thomas Hill.
  • Traffic going towards Jenkin’s Lane Car Park: No Restriction