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Road closures, traffic disruption due to Zelensky visit

Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park will be closed from 10am until 1pm
Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park will be closed from 10am until 1pm

Gardaí have warned the public of road closures and potential traffic disruption stemming from the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Ireland.

Mr Zelensky arrived at Dublin Airport last night alongside first lady Olena Zelenska.

He is due hold a bilateral meeting with the Taoiseach and pay a courtesy call to President Catherine Connolly.

As a result, members of the public travelling to Dublin Airport have been urged to allow additional time to arrive at the airport due to possible rolling road closures.

Traffic restrictions will be in place on Chesterfield Avenue in the Phoenix Park from 10am until 1pm.

There will also be restrictions on Kildare Street, Merrion Street, Merrion Square and in the vicinity of Government Buildings from 11am.

Road closures will be implemented in the vicinity of Government Buildings during the visit

Traffic restrictions will be in place on St Stephen's Green South, St Stephen’s Green East and Leeson Street from 3.30pm.

Members of the public travelling in affected areas are advised to plan their journeys accordingly.

Gardaí also advised of localised road closures to facilitate events and temporary rolling road closures to facilitate security escorts, particularly in Dublin city centre.

Gardaí called on the public to heed the advice and instructions during the disruption.

The impact of any traffic disruption is intended to be localised and minimal, gardaí added.

In a statement, gardaí said the objective is to share as much information with the public, where necessary, as soon as they are in a position to do so.

Operational plans are subject to change for security and operational reasons, they said.