Updated / Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 16:49
Delegates have begun arriving in Dublin for this week's gathering of European leaders as traffic delays and road closures around Dublin are expected to increase significantly.
There are rolling road closures between Dublin Airport and Casement Aerodrome and the city centre, with the greatest disruption expected on these routes between 1pm and 11pm.
A security cordon has been in place around the National Gallery on Merrion Square since 7am with barriers and parking restrictions in place.
Restrictions around the Convention Centre will also be extended this evening, resulting in the closure of the Samuel Beckett Bridge from 8pm.
Traffic and parking restrictions are also being imposed around hotels associated with the meetings in north and south Dublin.
RTÉ's Eastern Correspondent Samantha Libreri reports on the latest traffic restrictions in Dublin
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Convention Centre
North Wall Quay continues to be closed to all traffic, including pedestrians, between Guild Street and New Wapping Street.
The security cordon will be widened from 8pm this evening until Friday, which includes the Samuel Beckett Bridge being closed and north/south traffic being diverted from approach roads.
Traffic movements will also be restricted within an area bounded by Amiens Street, Seville Place/Sheriff Street Upper, East Wall Road, and North Wall Quay.
Luas Red Line will continue to operate a normal service to The Point stop at 3Arena, but Mayor Square and Spencer Dock Stops will be closed.
Access to residents and businesses will remain open, with security checks.
Dublin Airport
Normal operations will continue at Dublin Airport with departures and arrivals roads at T1 and T2 unaffected. However, those using the airport are advised to allow additional time to get there between 1pm and 11pm.
Traffic restrictions will be in place at Dunbro between R108 and R122.
Additional Garda patrols will be in place along perimeter roads of Dublin Airport including the Naul Road, R108, R132 and Old Airport Road.
Access to the aircraft viewing stands on the R108 and Naul Road adjacent to Dublin Airport will be restricted.
The M50 motorway and Dublin Port Tunnel remain open, and gardaí say they are not expected to be directly affected by the movements.
Casement Aerodrome
Heads of State will arrive between 1pm and 11pm today, and perimeter roads around Casement Aerodrome will be subject to additional Garda patrols and traffic restrictions. Parking or stopping on perimeter roads will also be restricted.
Public Transport
Bus services will be diverted from the quays east of Custom House.
Stops and termini for buses in the Connolly area, and southeast city centre will be affected.
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Source: RTÉ News · Samantha Libreri
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