There will be possible traffic disruption over the next month as a number of lane restrictions and some closures will be put in place in the roads surrounding Grand Central Station to facilitate essential public realm works.
These works include the removal of an underground cable on Durham Street and an upgrade to existing underground cables on the Grosvenor Road.
The works were due to begin this morning (Tuesday, March 18) and are scheduled to last until Saturday 19 April.
To facilitate this, the Grosvenor Road will be restricted to two lanes of traffic; one lane city bound, and one lane country bound for the duration of the work, with further disruption on Sundays.
On Sunday, March 13 and Sunday, March 30, there will be a one lane road closure citybound from 6am until 3pm.
Then on Sunday, April 6 and Sunday, April 13, the Grosvenor Road will be fully closed in both directions from the Durham Street exit citybound between 6am to 3pm.
Pedestrian access will be accommodated at all times with some restrictions in place and clear signage in place.
Trafficwatch NI said: “Anyone travelling in this area should leave plenty of time for their journeys and expect some lane restrictions.
“There will also be traffic diversions in place due to road closures on Sundays between 6am-3pm.
“To help reduce city centre congestion, everyone is encouraged to use public transport where they can including Park & Ride and active travel options like walking or cycling whenever possible, especially in the longer brighter spring days.”
Translink said they are working with NIE Networks to minimise any disruption during the closures with “a carefully-planned approach that ensures local business and pedestrian access will be maintained.”
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