August bank holiday road closures to hit Wicklow as busy weekend begins
Access to the closed roads will be available for pedestrians and emergency services only, with no alternative vehicle access to the seafront area of Bray available. Traffic management will be under the control of An Garda Siochána, and mitigation barriers will be in place for the duration of the event.
On-street parking will not be allowed on the closed roads from 7am on Saturday, and no parking will be permitted for the entire length of Putland Road and Seapoint Road, which are emergency access routes for the air display.
Vehicle towing will be in place from 7am under the direction of An Garda Siochána.
'Visitors to Bray during the Bray Air Display are advised to use public transport,' a Wicklow County Council spokesperson said.
'Extra transport services are being provided. Anyone intending to drive should pre-book a car space early online at the official event car parks while spaces are still available.'
Meanwhile, the R764 from the junction at Roundwood Church to the junction of the L1076 Roundwood Park will be closed from 4pm this Sunday to 4am on Monday.
Alternative routes will be in place via the R765 Knockraheen to Diamond Hill R764, to L1076 Roundwood Park.
Motorists are advised to expect increased traffic due to the Wicklow Regatta, which runs until Monday, and the Tinahely Agricultural Show, which opens on Monday at 8.30 am and closes at 6pm.
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