Traffic management plan for Munster v All Blacks XV game at Thomond Park released

AN GARDA Síochána, Limerick wish to welcome all supporters to Limerick for the sold out Munster versus All Blacks XV at Thomond Park Stadium. In order to maximise your enjoyment of the match An Garda Síochána would like to offer the following information in relation to traffic management and safety at the match in Thomond Park.

Traffic arrangements:

Thomond Bridge / Sarsfield Bridge and New Shannon Bridge will remain open to Two Way Traffic throughout the event.

From 3pm to 9pm traffic will not be permitted on Cratloe Road outside Thomond Park. Cratloe Road, from its junction with Shelbourne Road and Kileely Road (Hassetts Cross) to its junction with Old Cratloe Road/Brookville Avenue (TUS roundabout) will be closed to traffic.

Traffic travelling out bound on Sexton Street North will be diverted onto Shelbourne Road or Kileely Road. Traffic travelling inbound on Old Cratloe Road will be diverted onto Brookville Avenue to Ivans Cross and the Ennis Road.

Motorists are advised to avoid the Thomond Park area and expect delays due to diversions and road closures in operation.

No general parking spaces are available within the grounds and vehicle access to the grounds (this includes access for vehicles with special needs) is limited by Pass Only issued by Stadium Management. Parking restrictions will be put in place near the stadium for local residents. Vehicles found in breach are liable to be impounded.

Pre match road closures and diversions as set out below will come into effect from 3pm and will remain in place until at least 9pm. Where road closures / diversions apply all public services vehicles including taxis / hackneys/ buses / minibuses and specially adapted vehicles and vehicles with Residents Permits will be allowed proceed beyond the road closures, except for Cratloe Road where only local Bus Eireann Service will be permitted between Hassetts Cross and TUS roundabout.

Diversions:

Traffic travelling inbound along the Ennis Road and intending to turn left at Ivan’s for Northern Ring Road (N7) (Brookville Avenue) and travelling North bound from Clonmacken Road intending to proceed towards Northern Ring Road (N7) (Brookville Ave) can expect delays.

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Traffic travelling inbound (R464) from Parteen, Moyross, Long Pavement direction may be diverted left onto New Road after the game, subject to volume of patrons attending.

Road Closures:

Road Closures will apply from 3pm onwards at the following locations:

Ennis Road at its junction / entrance into Lansdowne Park.

Shelbourne Road Upper at its junction with Shelbourne Park.

Shelbourne Road Upper at its junction with Shelbourne Avenue.

Shelbourne Road Upper at its junction with Mayorstone Drive.

Kileely Rd (R464) at its junction with Ballynanty Rd.

Knockalisheen Rd at its junction with Ballynanty Road.

Cratloe Road at its junction with Shelbourne Road & Kileely Road (Hassetts Cross.)

Cratloe Road at its junction with Old Cratloe Road & Brookville Avenue (TUS roundabout.)

Cratloe Road at its junction with Mayorstone Avenue.

Cratloe Road at its junction with Mayorstone Upper (2 separate closures.)

Shannonville/Hazeldene at its junction with the Ennis Rd.

Corrib Drive at its Junction with Ennis Rd.

Knockalisheen Road/ Ballygrennan Road (By the Red Gate.)

Parking:

The Garda advice to patrons is to arrive early and to avail of city centre on-street parking and also of parking available at city centre car parks.

Patrons can also walk to the stadium (15-20 mins from the City Centre), avail of the Bus Service from the city or avail of Park and Ride services. Patrons requesting wheelchair accessible parking are advised to contact the Ticket Office at Thomond Park in relation to parking available in the area.

Patrons are reminded to be aware of their own personal safety and security while attending the event.