Belfast Grand Central Station, NI’s flagship infrastructure project, continues to progress at pace and is set to open to the public this autumn. The internal fit out is well underway, alongside work to the bus stands, rail platforms, track and signalling infrastructure.
Over the coming months, activity will intensify with the commencement of major public realm work around the station with road enhancements to maintain pedestrian safety, enhance walking routes, accessibility and cycling. In addition, there will be a programme of roadworks to facilitate necessary utilities for the modern world class facility. These works will disrupt the road network around the new station.
Translink has been working collaboratively with a range of organisations to plan and prepare for these works and are introducing a range of measures to encourage more use of active and public transport to minimise the overall impact.
John Glass, Director of Infrastructure and Projects at Translink said:
“As engineering works ramp up on this complex project, it is important that passengers and the wider public are aware of the implications of these works and provided with timely advice and guidance to help them plan their future journeys.
“To date, through careful planning, the work has largely progressed with minimal impact on passengers or the wider public.
To ensure we keep the city moving, we are introducing a range of special measures and mitigations to encourage active and public transport.
“These will include enhancing public transport capacity with additional Metro and Goldliner services on key routes and enhanced park and ride services. We are also introducing pedestrian and bus passenger priority measures working closely with colleagues in the Department for Infrastructure.
“Belfast Grand Central Station, set to be Ireland’s largest integrated transport hub, offers an exciting opportunity to reimagine the city where more people travel on public transport, walk, wheel and cycle.
“Over the coming months we hope people consider choosing cleaner, greener travel choices and start the city’s transformation tackling the climate crisis and transition to a healthier city and region for everyone.
“While we will be monitoring the impact of the works, road users should expect some delays and are encouraged to switch to an alternative mode of travel or chose a different route.
“We would like to take this opportunity to thank the general public for their patience during these essential works.”
For more information visit the website www.translink.co.uk/bgcs