MOTORISTS travelling to the University of Limerick on Tuesday morning are being warned of possible traffic delays as security arrangements for EU Presidency events bring temporary restrictions to a number of roads across the city.
An Garda Síochána has confirmed that rolling road closures and traffic restrictions will be in place between 7am and 9am on Tuesday, October 13, to facilitate security escorts for visiting delegates.
The restrictions will affect several routes used by people travelling to UL, including the N18 Limerick Tunnel, the M7 motorway, Ballysimon Road at Exit 29, Groody Road and Plassey Park Road.
Traffic restrictions will also be in place on the university campus, particularly on roads leading to and from the UL Arena. Students, staff and commuters travelling to the university during the morning rush hour could face delays as Gardaí manage traffic to allow security convoys to pass.
Motorists are advised to leave extra time for their journeys and be prepared for temporary road closures along the affected routes.
Further restrictions will be in place on O’Callaghan Strand in Limerick City from 6am to 9am on Tuesday. Local access will be permitted, but some disruption is expected.
The traffic measures follow additional restrictions on Monday evening, October 12, when Garda motorcycle escorts and rolling road closures will operate between 6.30pm and 7.45pm. These will affect routes between Limerick City Centre and the Ennis Road area towards Adare, Co. Limerick.
The University of Limerick, the Strand Hotel and Adare Manor are among the venues hosting formal and informal events connected to Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union.
Delegates will arrive and depart through Shannon, Cork and Dublin airports on Monday and Tuesday. Gardaí have confirmed that normal operations will continue at all three airports.
An Garda Síochána said traffic restrictions would be kept to the minimum required, with any impact on the public expected to be localised.
Gardaí are also working with Transport Infrastructure Ireland and public transport providers to minimise disruption to services.
Members of the public are being asked to follow instructions from Gardaí, particularly if they encounter a rolling road closure. The force has also warned that operational plans may change for security reasons.
Those travelling to UL on Tuesday morning are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra time to reach the campus.