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A number of traffic
diversions will be in place in Salthill on Sunday 24th June due to the Air
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The annual
Salthill International Air Show will take place this Sunday, 24 June, beginning
at 3pm and gardaí are asking people to be patient so that everyone going
to and getting away from the air show venue can do so with ease. As always,
large crowds are expected to attend and, as a consequence, Salthill
gardaí will be putting in place traffic restrictions and diversions.
These traffic restrictions/diversions will include:
- The Promenade in Salthill being closed
to traffic from the roundabout at Threadneedle Road to the roundabout at Dr
Colohan Road (Seapoint).
- All roads leading from Dr Mannix Road
to the Promenade, including Rockbarton Road, Dalysfort Road and Oaklands will
be closed to through traffic.
- Traffic diversions will be in place at
the junction of Dr Colohan Road with Grattan Road. While the diversions are in
place, traffic is advised to avoid the area if at all possible.
Traffic coming to Salthill from the
West: Traffic approaching Salthill from the West of Galway City should
proceed via Knocknacarra Cross and/or the Western Distributor Road.
Traffic coming to Salthill from the East / South: Traffic
approaching from the East/South of the City should use Seamus Quirke Road,
Taylor's Hill and the Western Distributor Road.
Traffic
restrictions / diversions will remain in force from 1pm to 7pm approximately.
The main traffic routes to Salthill are:
Maam Cross via Oughterard
to Salthill - N.59
Headford Road via Quincentennial Bridge, Seamus Quirke
Road, to Salthill - N.84
Tuam Road via Quincentennial Bridge Road, Seamus
Quirke Road to Salthill - N.17
Monivea Road/Dublin Road via Lough Atalia
Road, Galway Docks Road and The Claddagh to Salthill -
N.6
Parking restrictions will be in place in and around Salthill.
Only limited on street car parking will be allowed. Persons attending the
show should note that the entire Salthill Promenade and the Salthill Car Park
will be closed prior to the air show and remain closed for the duration of the
Air Show.
There is parking available in the following
locations:
Dyke Road, off the Headford Road.
Multi-Storey Car Park at
the Fairgreen.
Multi-Storey Car Park at the Radisson Hotel.
Multi-Storey
Car Park at both the Eyre Square Shopping Centre and Marks & Spencers
(Formerly Roches Stores).
The Bailey Point Car Park, Salthill.
Public Transport
Bus Eireann is laying on a shuttle bus
service to and from Salthill. This service will run from the Bus Éireann
bus stop at the AIB Bank in Eyre Square. Patrons will be dropped off at
Salthill Roundabout. Pick up will be at the Salthill Roundabout for the return
journey.
Gardaí wish to advise
patrons attending the air show to arrive early and be prepared to walk a
distance to the venue. People should not leave items of property in their
vehicle while it is unattended. They are also asking patrons to abide by the
Garda Traffic Restrictions/Diversions. Vehicles found in breach of the parking
arrangements or restricted access areas will be towed
away.
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