WARNING: Gardaí issue urgent traffic alert for Tipperary fans heading to Limerick on Sunday
Tipperary versus Limerick takes place in the TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick on Sunday at 3.45pm.
Fans travelling to the Round 3 of the Allianz National Hurling League clash between Limerick and Tipperary this Sunday are being urged to plan their journeys carefully as significant road closures and diversions are set to be in place.
The match, scheduled for 3.45pm at the TUS Gaelic Grounds on Ennis Road, Limerick City, is expected to draw large crowds, prompting local authorities to implement traffic management measures.
Limerick City and County Council have issued a Road Traffic Notice, advising motorists and road users that road closures and diversions will apply from 2pm onwards at key locations surrounding the stadium.
The closures are designed to ensure the safety of pedestrians and to manage the heavy traffic anticipated in the area.
The following roads will be affected:
• Ennis Road at its junction with Ivan’s Cross – traffic will be diverted to the
Northern Ring Road and towards Clonmacken Road.
• Salesian’s School/North Circular Road junction – Road Closure.
• Shelbourne Road/North Circular Road at Clanmaurice Avenue – Road Closure.
• Union Cross – traffic will be diverted to Shelbourne Road.
• Shelbourne Park/Shelbourne Road – Road Closure.
• Shelbourne Road/Mayorstone Drive – Road Closure.
• Cratloe Road at its junction with Mayorstone Avenue – Road Closure.
• Cratloe Road at its junction with Mayorstone Upper – Road Closure.
• Cratloe Road at its junction with Mayorstone Upper & T.U.S. Roundabout
(Merval Park) – Road Closure.
• Ennis Road/Derravarragh Road – Road Closure.
• Clonmacken Road at its junction with Aylesbury – Road Closure.
• Clonmacken Road at its junction with Knocklyon – Road Closure.
Motorists are advised to follow clearly marked diversion routes to avoid delays, with access to residential areas being maintained where possible.
Gardaí will be on hand at key junctions to assist with traffic flow and ensure compliance with the closures.
Fans are encouraged to consider using public transport, and arrive early to avoid congestion.