An Garda Siochana has confirmed a large scale policing operation for this week's UEFA Europa League final. Bayern Leverkusen of Germany and Atalanta of Italy will face off at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday. Over 48,000 people are expected to attend.
Kick-off is at 8pm and the stiles are open at 5pm. Gardai have warned that heavy volumes of traffic can be expected in Dublin city centre and in the general Dublin 4 area throughout the day. Read more: Full list of road closures for Europa League Final as Dublin City Council warn it won't be 'typical' matchday Read more: Roy Keane pays heartbreaking tribute as 'beautiful and loyal' dog Jet dies Traffic will culminate in a gradual build-up in the vicinity of the stadium in the lead up to kick-off, and an immediate build-up of traffic post event.
Delays and rolling road closures will occur throughout the day. The following roads will be closed by gardai from 3pm: • Lansdowne Road – both sides from Northumberland Road to Herbert Road • Shelbourne Road – both sides from Ballsbridge to Bath Avenue • Bath Avenue, both sides from Londonbridge Road to Shelbourne Road • Newbridge Avenue • Herbert Road • Lansdowne Lane from Northumberland Road to Shelbourne Road • Lansdowne Park From 7:00am on Wednesday morning, parking will be prohibited by gardai at the following locations: • Lansdowne Road – both sides from Northumberland Road to Herbert Bridge • Shelbourne Road – both sides Shelbourne Avenue to the Podium Entra.
