Traffic management plan for Salthill this Sunday

Statement from An Garda Síochána

An Garda Síochána welcome all supporters to Salthill this Sunday June 14, where Galway GAA take on Westmeath in Pearse Stadium.

With more than 24,000 people expected at the match (2pm throw-in), there will be traffic congestion on all approaches to Salthill.

Anyone attending the game should leave plenty of time and arrive early to avoid traffic delays or delays getting into the stadium.

There is ample parking available in the city, so we encourage supporters to use these car parks and walk (20 minutes) or take public transport to/from Salthill.

There will be a regular bus service from the city centre to Salthill throughout the day.

There is limited parking available at St Enda’s College (Coláiste Éinde) on Threadneedle Road.

There will be road closures, with access maintained for residents.

Outer cordons will be in place in the following locations:

• On Salthill Prom at the junctions with Dalysfort Road and at Rockbarton West (by the Circle of Life Garden/Quincentennial Park).

• At Rockbarton Road (after the vehicular entrance to Leisureland)

• On Salthill Road Upper at the junction with Lenaboy Gardens

• Lower Salthill at the Devon Park junction

• Taylor’s Hill at the Rosary Lane junction

• The junction of Threadneedle Road and Dr Mannix Road

It’s important to be mindful and respectful of those that live in the area – do not block entrances to houses or business premises; do not park on footpaths or in an area that will restrict access for emergency services.

There will be no tolerance for illegal parking in Salthill or around Pearse Stadium.

Gardaí will be out and about on the beat, so if you need our help, please just stop one of us or one of the stewards.