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The Journal
25-05-2025
- The Journal
New traffic management measures for Dublin City's Westland Row have come into effect
THE NEXT PHASE OF the Dublin City Transport Plan has come into effect. From today, a traffic change will be implemented at the junction of Westland Row and Pearse Street. The new restrictions will be in place 24/7. It means only public transport, taxis and cyclists will be allowed to turn left from Westland Row onto Pearse Street. A new right turn for general traffic, such as cars and delivery vans, will be introduced at this junction. In addition to this, the section of Pearse Street from Westland Row to Sandwith Street will be made two-way. Advertisement Existing traffic measures and access from Lombard Street East and Sandwith Street Upper are also maintained. Graphic outling the new changes Dublin City Council Dublin City Council Access will be maintained to Westland Row for traffic due to the height of other railway bridges in the area. This will allow the use of Westland Row by high sided vehicles while ensuring that public transport will be prioritised. Westland Row will no longer be a through route to Pearse Street and there are no changes to disabled bays, loading bays or taxi ranks. A spokesperson for Dublin City Council said that the 'anticipated reduction in general traffic resulting from this measure will allow for these streets to be reimagined with better walking and cycling facilities'. The measures are being implemented as part of the Dublin City Centre Transport Plan 2023. A spokesperson said this plan seeks to 'address the fact that 60% of general traffic in the city centre is not stopping, working or shopping but is simply travelling through the city'. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Irish Independent
06-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
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.
