Latest major traffic restrictions for Dublin will come into effect on May 25
The changes will ban private cars from turning left onto Pearse Street from Westland Row. Only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to make the left turn.
Under the Transport Plan Traffic Management measures, a new right turn for general traffic (cars and delivery vans) will be introduced at this junction.
The section of Pearse Street extending from Westland Row to Sandwith Street, will also be made two-way from May 25.
The new restrictions will operate on a 24-hour basis, seven days a week.
Existing traffic measures and access from Lombard Street East and Sandwith Street Upper are to be maintained.
Westland Row will no longer be a through route to Pearse Street, however, access is maintained for high-sided vehicles due to railway bridge heights.
There are no changes to disabled bays, loading bays or taxi ranks.
According to Dublin City Council, the anticipated reduction in general traffic along Pearse Street from Westland Row and onto Tara Street, will allow for opportunities for these streets to be reimagined with better walking and cycling facilities alongside the high priority afforded to public transport in the future.
The traffic management measures are being implemented to meet the policies and objectives of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028 as set out in the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023.
They look to address the fact that 60pc of general traffic in the city centre is not stopping, working, or shopping but is simply travelling through the city.
The changes follow on from the restrictions on private cars travelling along Dublin's quays introduced last August.
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