Dublin braced for traffic and transport disruption

Traffic disruptions will be in place in Dublin City this week as Ireland welcomes several high-profile figures in European politics, with the Luas Red Line and Dublin Bus among the public transport affected until Friday.

The Luas Red Line will operate between Tallaght/Saggart and The Point on Wednesday and the Mayor Square – NCI and Spencer Dock Luas Stops will close from 8pm. On Thursday and Friday, there will be no service between Connolly and The Point.

Dublin Bus services will experience road closures, diversions and delays throughout the week. Some bus stops will be temporarily unavailable, with revised city centre termini put in place where necessary.

Routes affected included the 15a and 15b, 51D, 60, 151, G1 and G2, 82, X25, X27, X28, X30, X31 and X32.

Go-Ahead Ireland operated bus services 120, 126, and 130 will undergo planned changes to service, while the 73 may experience changes also.

As Niall Horan’s 3Arena dates line up with the Luas closure on Thursday and Friday, a designated walking route is advised by Luas to reach the venue for the gig, with no service after Connolly prior to the event.

For the return trip, a very limited number of trams will operate non-stop from The Point to Connolly Luas Stop.

The designated walking route will take fans up Amiens Street, turning right and going down the R101 before crossing to Sherriff Street and walking behind the off-limits security and traffic zones before turning on to the R131, where the 3Arena sits by the River Liffey.

Normal Luas Red Line service will resume on Saturday.

These temporary service changes are required to facilitate the European Political Community meeting and the EU Heads of State meeting.