Traffic restrictions for Bruce Springsteen concert

Gardaí have warned motorists travelling in the city centre today after 3pm that they will face major traffic delays due to the Bruce Springsteen concert. Gates open at 5pm at Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the 7pm show. The Marina will be closed from its junction with Centre Park Road to the Pier Head at Blackrock village. Monahan Road will be closed outbound in the direction of Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Maryville and Park Avenue will be resident-access only and driving licences or passports with a current utility bill will be requested of residents to permit access to these areas. Bus Éireann will operate shuttle buses starting at midday until 6pm from Lapps Quay to Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Return from the concert by bus will be on the 202 route at the Ballintemple stops. Extra buses will be provided on the 202 route after the concert. Private coaches are requested to park on the Boreenmanna Road between Ashton School and Páirc Uí Rinn, and after the concert to face for the South City Link Road to the Jack Lynch Tunnel. Those collecting tickets at the grounds are advised to approach from the Centre Park Road side of the grounds. Concert parking is available at designated car parks until 1am, including Cork Constitution with minibuses and coach space also, and Ballinure and St Michael’s GAA pitches on Ringmahon Road. Open car parks in the city include Patrick’s Quay, Grand Parade and Carroll’s Quay, Paul Street car park and City Hall car park. St Finbarr’s car park will have access from Wandesford Quay, while Boreenmanna Road has on-street parking.There will be a tow away in operation for illegally parked cars.

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