Bray Air Display Traffic Management Plan 2024 – Last updated on Friday, July 5th 2024
Working in conjunction with An Garda Síochána, Wicklow County Council and respective 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 3rd 2024.
Saturday, August 3rd 2024
There will be road closures in place from early on the following roads:
- Strand Road
- Albert Avenue
- Sidmonton Avenue
- Convent Avenue
- Seapoint Road
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Putland Road
Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.
Road Closures and Event information
| Description | Saturday, August 3rd 2024 |
| Road closures include Strand Road, Albert Avenue, Sidmonton Avenue, Convent Avenue, Seapoint Road and Putland Road. | from 10 am |
| No access or vehicle movement on Strand Road. Mitigation barriers will be in place for the duration of the event. Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads will have to be completed prior to 10 am. | 10 am to 8 pm |
| Event site opens i.e., Funfair, Food & Craft Village, Helicopter Pleasure Flights, PA Announcements etc. | 12 noon |
| Approximate Air Display Starts / Finish times – subject to change on the day | 3 pm to 6 pm |
| South Car Park open – A complimentary shuttle bus will service this car park ONLY. The drop-off/pick-up point is close to the event site. The last pick-up from the event site is at 7:30 pm sharp. | 10 am |
| North Car Park open | 10 am |
| All event car parks close | 8 pm |
| Event Site Closes | 10 pm |
The road closures are in place to facilitate residents, 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.
There will be no parking permitted from 7 am and no vehicle access to the event site at Strand Road from 10 am on Saturday, August 3rd (including residents and businesses). Mitigation barriers will be in place for the duration of the event. Cars will be towed.
Deliveries to businesses along Strand Road and adjoining roads must be completed before 10 am.
Please note: Traffic restrictions and road closures are subject to change without notice.
All spectators attending the event by vehicle are advised to allow time for traffic delays.
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 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:
- 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.
Road closures and traffic restrictions will be managed by An Garda Sochána.
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