Dublin City Council have announced proposals to pedestrianise Capel Street and give the surrounding area a Covid-friendly makeover.
The plan will provide around 1300m² of additional public space and outdoor dining room for this upcoming summer.
The plan, the full details of which are listed below, is now up for public consultation until May 14.
The council says the main aim is to allow restaurants, bars, and cafes in the area to open up for the summer safely.
The proposed changes include:
- The area of Capel St. between Ryders Row and Parnell St. will be traffic-free on a 24/7 basis.
- Removal of all on-street parking between Ormond Quay and Mary St. and introduction of temporary buildouts.
- Removal of a certain amount of parking spaces between Mary St. and Little Britain St. and introduction of temporary buildouts.
- Relocation of loading bays to better align with non-hospitality businesses.
- Relocation of disabled parking spaces to other areas in the immediate vicinity but no reduction in number.
- Introduction of temporary buildouts between Marys Abbey and Strand St. on the West side of Capel St.
- Introduction of temporary buildouts on Strand St.
- Introduction of temporary buildouts between Strand St. and Ormond Quay on the West side of Capel St.
Following the consultation, if there is support for this proposal works will begin later this month, the Council added.
