Traffic Management Plan

Bray Air Display Traffic Management Plan 2026 – Last updated on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

 

Working in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, Wicklow County Council, and the relevant statutory bodies, we will implement a comprehensive traffic management plan to get #BrayAirDisplay visitors in and out of the town as quickly as possible.

 

Pursuant to the provisions of Section 75 of the Roads Act, 1993 and Article 12 of the Roads Regulations 1994, notice is hereby given that it is proposed to temporarily close and restrict traffic throughout Bray as listed below on Saturday, August 1st 2026.

 

Saturday, August 1st 2026

 

There will be road closures in place from early on the following roads:

 

  • Strand Road
  • Albert Avenue
  • Sidmonton Avenue
  • Convent Avenue to Sidmonton Road
  • Seapoint Road
  • Putland Road to the first Junction on Newcourt Road

 

Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.

 

Road Closures and Event Information – Last updated on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026

 

Event Description & Restrictions Saturday, August 1st, 2026
No On-Street Parking Enforced applies to Strand Road and all closed roads listed below. From 7 am
Road Closures include: Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Seapoint Road, Convent Avenue to Sidmonton Road, and Putland Road (up to the first junction on Newcourt Road). From 10 am
No Vehicle Movement on Strand Road. Mitigation barriers in place. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am. 10 am to 8 pm
North & South Car Parks Open From 10 am
Event Site Opens Seafront Funfair, Food & Craft Village, Helicopter Pleasure Flights, and PA Announcements. 12:00 noon
Approximate Air Display Times (Subject to change on the day) 3 pm to 6 pm
All Event Car Parks Close  8 pm
Event Site & Seafront Funfair Closes  10 pm

 

The road closures are in place to facilitate safe pedestrian flow, public transport and emergency access for the Bray Air Display. On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible.

 

Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.

 

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⚠️ Important Access & Parking Notice ⚠️

 

To ensure public safety, facilitate emergency access, and manage traffic flow, strict restrictions will be in place on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.
Please read the following information carefully, as enforcement will be strict.

 

🚫 Critical Restrictions 🚫

 

  • Parking Restrictions (From 7 am ): Strictly no parking is permitted on Strand Road or on-street along any of the designated closed roads. Mitigation barriers will be active.
  • No Overnight Parking: You are not permitted to leave your car or motorcycle parked overnight on these routes. Any unauthorised vehicles left overnight or parked illegally will be towed.
  • Vehicle Access (From 10 am): No vehicle access or movement will be permitted on Strand Road, including access for local residents and businesses.
  • Business Deliveries (Before 10 am): All commercial deliveries to businesses on Strand Road and its adjoining roads must be completed in full before 10 am.

 

🚨 Strict Enforcement Notice 🚨

 

MOTORISTS SHOULD BE AWARE THAT ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES CAUSE TRAFFIC DISRUPTION AND OBSTRUCTION TO THE MOVEMENT OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES. THERE WILL BE STRICT ENFORCEMENT OF ALL ILLEGAL PARKING IN THE AREA BY GARDAI AND SUCH VEHICLES WILL BE IMPOUNDED OR CLAMPED AND WILL BE LIABLE TO A SUBSTANTIAL FINE.

 

SO PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PARK ILLEGALLY – IN RESTRICTED AREAS, LOCAL ESTATES OR OUTSIDE LOCAL RESIDENCES. 

 

YOU ARE NOT PERMITTED TO LEAVE YOUR CAR OR MOTORCYCLE PARKED OVERNIGHT. CARS WILL BE TOWED.

 

Local Residents Access

 

Every effort will be made to discourage illegal parking in residential estates and on side streets. Barriers, signage, street cones and event-dedicated towing service will be in operation. In order to help us with these efforts, An Garda Síochána & Stewards will be accepting the following for local access:

 

  1. Driving Licence with householder’s address displayed (If your driver’s licence doesn’t display your Bray address, please have a utility bill available with your name and Bray address ready for inspection)

 

On roads with traffic restrictions, local access will be facilitated where possible.

 

An Garda Sochána will manage road closures and traffic restrictions.

 

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2026 Event map

Traffic Management Plan for the #BrayAirDisplay