A MAJOR road used by thousands of Irish drivers has closed for days.
Dublin City Council has alerted motorists about the temporary closure on their website.
A major road used by thousands is closed for days[/caption]
Broadstone Place Avenue in Dublin is closed for planned road works[/caption]
Broadstone Place Avenue in Dublin 7 is temporarily closed this week to facilitate planned road works.
The closure is taking place from 8am to 6pm between Monday, June 30 and Friday, July 4, 2025.
And motorists are being warned it will affect the stretch of Broadstone Place Avenue between Royal Canal Bank and White Lane.
Dublin City Council stated: “Broadstone Place Avenue (from Royal Canal Bank to White Lane), Dublin 7.
“Date – Monday 30th June 2025 to Friday 4th July 2025.”
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout the duration of the road closure and local access will be facilitated when possible from all closure points.
Traffic marshals will be on-site at closure points to assist with traffic management and ensure access where needed.
For traffic wishing to drive along Broadstone Place Avenue, diversions will be in place.
Clear signage will be installed to direct motorists and road users are advised to plan ahead and allow extra travel time during this period.
Dublin City Council added: “Pedestrian access will be facilitated at all times”.
Meanwhile, a busy Dublin street is also closing as a new rule change comes in.
Dublin City Council has announced that the transformation of Parliament Street will begin on Friday, July 4.
There will be a market held to celebrate the change.
And family-friendly events are scheduled to take place every weekend throughout the month, starting from July 5.
It’s believed that up to 23,000 people pass through the street on a daily basis.
ROAD TRANSFORMATION
This new measure will permanently close the space to traffic, reallocating it to walking and cycling.
It will also provide green and public seating.
The council said: “This space will provide an attractive north-south pedestrian and cycle route between City Hall and Bolton Street.”
It will link with Capel Street as well as between the east and west areas of Temple Bar.
In May 2025, 90 per cent of respondents to a survey said they were in favour of enhancing public space and enabling two-way cycling.
The presentation to the South East Area committee showed a positive reaction, as the majority said they had a desire for fewer cars and more space for people.
People referenced the success of Capel Street as an example, citing the increased vibrancy, improved atmosphere and greater footfall as positives for local businesses.
SAFER AREA
They mentioned that the proposed measures would make the area safer and more pleasant to walk and cycle through.
It would also encourage families and children to visit, with outdoor seating perfect for socialising and community events.
Works on seating, planting and surfacing will begin on July 7 and will continue through the summer.
It is the third measure in the Dublin City Transport Plan 2023.
