Traffic & Travel
Derry City and Strabane District Council has issued the following traffic and travel advice for the Christmas Light Switch On:
Traffic restrictions
While there are no plans to close any roads during the Christmas lights switch on, Council will have contingencies in place to restrict traffic movement, if necessary, for public safety and to accommodate the parade. The streets that are most likely to be impacted during the event are Bishops Street, The Diamond, Ferryquay Street. Orchard Street, Foyle Embankment and Strand Street. We will seek to minimise any impacts on local businesses, but it is advisable to be prepared for the possibility of some disruption.
Event goers are urging everyone to wrap up warm to guarantee enjoying the festive fun safely.
Parking
Drivers are reminded that normal on street parking restrictions will be in place and that they should avoid parking anywhere where they may be blocking entrances to residences or businesses or where they may be obstructing emergency access routes.
Car Parking Information:
City Side Carparks:
- Foyleside Shopping Centre
- Quayside Shopping Centre
- Foyle Road
- Magee Campus (Lawrence Hill)
- Strand Road
- Bishop Street
- Carlisle Road
- William Street
Waterside Carparks:
- Alfred Street
- Bond's Hill
- Distillery Brae
- Simpsons Brae
- Spencer Road
- Waterside Health Centre
Public transport
Where possible, the public are strongly advised to use the public transport system or to consider walking to the events. Details of all buses can be found by clicking HERE.
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