With thousands of people expected to attend the Foyle Maritime Festival, police are advising of some disruption to normal travel movements in and around the city centre over the course of the four-day event from 25th to 28th June.
Derry City & Strabane Chief Inspector Cherith Craig said: “We have been working with partners to ensure the appropriate plans are in place for this significant event and we would encourage the public, and all those attending, to make themselves aware of traffic plans and restrictions that will be in place.
“The focus of the Festival is along The Quay area, which means there will be a road closure in the city centre, and an impact on traffic. We’re encouraging people to follow traffic information and directional signs on approach to the city. From a public safety point of view, we’re asking motorists to be aware of larger than usual pedestrian numbers, and for those pedestrians to take care when they are out and about.
"We are also asking groups going to any of the evening events, to make plans for how they will get home and for them to stay together safely at all times.”
Chief Inspector Craig added: “Our officers will have a visible presence to provide advice and help to the public and assist with any traffic issues that may arise. We would also remind the public that on-street drinking is only lawful in the areas clearly marked as designated zones only within the specified times.”
Chief Inspector Craig added: "For those people not attending the Festival please be advised that due to increased traffic you may want to allow extra time for your journey should your route take you through or past the city.
"We hope to see a large number of people enjoying themselves over the course of the four days, and that everyone has a great time, and stays safe. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the city.”
Traffic and travel
There will be some road closures in place in the city centre, in and around Queen’s Quay, in effect from Monday 22 June to facilitate the Foyle Maritime Festival.
Queen’s Quay - closed from Harbour Square roundabout to Queen’s Quay Roundabout from 8pm on 22 June-7am on 30 June.
Boating Club Lane: From Quayside Medical Practice to Queen’s Quay from 8pm on 22 June to 7am on 30 June.
Lower Clarendon Street: From Strand Road to Queen’s Quay from 8pm on22 June to 7am on 30 June.
Baronet Street is closed from 11am to midnight from 24th June to 29th June.
Signage is in place, with diversions posted.