MAJOR traffic restrictions will be in place ahead of the GAA SFC Quarter Final Game between Donegal and Down at O’ Donnell Park in Letterkenny on Sunday, gardaí have warned.
Parking at O’ Donnell Park will be limited to those attending with relevant passes and the area around the park is mainly residential with no parking available.
There is limited disabled parking availability in the vicinity of the grounds.
Access in and out of Ballymacool estate will be granted to residents only.
Gardaí also advised those attending the match to park in a responsible manner and ensure that you are not blocking access for emergency vehicles, pedestrians or wheelchair users.
ROAD CLOSURES
A road closure will be in place from Kernan’s Spar, Lower Main Street to O’ Donnell Park from 1.30pm with limited access for local traffic. The road will also be closed for a period following the game to allow time for spectators to safely access the town car parks.
People attending the game from the town side of the grounds are encouraged to arrive early and to avail of parking within the town and to walk to the grounds or to avail of the free shuttle bus which will be available from Kernan’s Spar at Lower Main Street, Kernan’s Spar at Tullygay and from Glenswilly GAA grounds before the game.
People attending the game from the Newmills side of the grounds are also advised to arrive early and to avail of parking at the Aura Leisure Centre. Once this carpark is full, the traffic coming from the Newmills direction will be requested to park along the roadside on the far side of the grounds facing for home or to avail of the shuttle buses from Kernans, Tullygay and Glenswilly GAA.
Gardaí also advised that traffic delays are to be expected both before and after the match.
“While we endeavour to assist traffic movement as much as possible, the large numbers attending will result in unavoidable delays.
“Adding additional time for your journey is advisable,” the garda spokesperson added.
“Please follow directions from Gardaí and stewards in the area.”