Parliament Street in Dublin City is now traffic-free

Queer Dublin hotspot Parliament Street becomes traffic-free

As of Friday, July 4, Dublin’s Parliament Street is officially a traffic-free zone. The road, home to LGBTQ+ bar Street 66, will be reallocated to pedestrians and cyclists. This comes as part of the latest phase of the Dublin City Centre Traffic Plan, under which the street is being divided into two sections.

Parliament Street in Dublin City is now traffic-free

In a recent consultation, 90% of respondents were in favour of the move.

Parliament Street Pedestrianised in Major Dublin City Centre Shift

Parliament Street in Dublin city centre has been permanently pedestrianised from today, marking a major step in Dublin City Council’s Transport Plan to prioritise people over cars. The section between Essex Quay and Essex Gate is now fully traffic-free, open only to pedestrians and cyclists. Road level in this area is being raised to match the pavement, improving accessibility and safety. The adjoining stretch of Parliament Street between Essex …