The road closure timings ahead of Stereophonics at the Principality Stadium are available to allow fans to plan their trip to and from the city
Oasis may have been and gone but there are still some huge shows to come at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff this summer. This weekend, on July 11 and 12, Cynon Valley band, Stereophonics are back for a giant home show and Cardiff Council has already unveiled the road closure schedule around the Principality Stadium.
In an effort to manage the influx of concertgoers and maintain safety, key roads in the vicinity are set for temporary closures. These measures come with the release of detailed timings, giving fans the opportunity to organise their travel plans to and within Cardiff.
Closures will be implemented for Stereophonics, as well as Kendrick Lamar and SZA on July 19, and Catfish and the Bottlemen on August1, with the stadium gates due to fling open at 5pm for each event.
A spokesperson for Cardiff Council issued travel advice, noting: “The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy for these concerts – so please plan ahead – and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park and ride at the car park by the Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village – CF11 0JS.”
They also recommended that attendees check the latest travel updates: “For up to date traffic information on the motorway and trunk roads go to the Traffic Wales website, or @TrafficWalesS on Twitter and Facebook.”
Concertgoers are urged to meticulously arrange their trips and arrive in Cardiff early. The council highlights important security policies, especially regarding bag restrictions at principalitystadium.wales, advising patrons to review prohibited items and adhere to the no large bags rule prior to heading into the city.
What roads will be closed?
From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed because of the need to prepare gate five and protect queuing fans.
The following roads will be closed as part of the full city centre road closure which will take place at 3pm until midnight.
- Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street.
- Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street.
- Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhammon Embankment).
- Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted).
- The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street and Scott Road.
- Station Terrace and Guildford Street from the junction with Newport Road to the junction with Churchill Way will be access for buses only during the times of the road closures. This is to ensure that there is reliable access for buses to the satellite points in Churchill Way.
- Additionally, Penarth Road will be closed 30 minutes before the concerts finish and for up to an hour after they finish, on safety grounds – for train passengers arriving and departing from the train station.
Civic centre
Access to part of the civic centre will be controlled throughout the day, with access allowed only for event parking, limited commuter parking, loading and access to private car parks.
Roads affected include King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road.
Train Service Arrangements
For all events, those planning to travel by train are advised to check their last train home’s schedule and allow ample time. A queuing system will commence from 10pm, with queues for mainline rail services forming on Central Square and Valley queues at the station’s rear.
The Cardiff bus interchange will shut at 3pm and Cardiff Queen Street Station will close its doors at 10pm, except for customers with accessibility needs or those heading to Cardiff Bay.
Revenue protection inspectors will carry out ticket checks before and after the events.
See below for where to go at Cardiff Central to catch your train:
Park and Ride
Event park and ride facilities will utilise the car park near Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village, Cardiff Bay – CF11 0JS. The city centre drop-off point is on Tresillian Way.
Staff will be present from 9am, but the first bus into the city centre won’t depart until 11am. The final bus back from the city centre will leave at midnight, with the site closing shortly thereafter.
The service costs £15, payable in cash only.
Parking
Civic Centre Event Day Parking (Cars and Coaches).
Directions: Exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signs to the civic centre.
Cost: £20 payable on the day for cars and £30 for coaches – card payments are now also accepted.
Parking Hours: The car park will open at 8am and close at midnight.
Sophia Gardens (Cars)
Directions: Exit junction 32 off the M4.
Cost: Cars are charged at £20 and coaches at £30 – card payments are now accepted.
Parking hours: The car park opens at 8.00am and shuts at 12 midnight.
Please be aware: Sophia Gardens car park will be manned until 7pm, but vehicles are left on site at the owner’s risk. Cardiff Council states it will not accept liability for any theft or damage to motor vehicles or personal belongings, and warns that any vehicles remaining in the car park after closing time will incur a fine.
Buses
Local bus services will be rerouted due to city centre road closures.
National Express coaches will continue to operate from Sophia Gardens as normal.
Taxis
The St Mary Street taxi rank will close at 3pm and resume service at midnight.