Capel Street - Increasing Pedestrian Space

Overview

Background

Dublin City Council (DCC) has developed a proposal to increase pedestrian space on Capel Street, Dublin 1 by 1,300m2 in order to enable hospitality businesses on the street to reopen with outdoor dining.  

Overview of changes

• 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 footpath buildouts.
• Removal of a certain amount of parking spaces between Mary St. and Little Britain St. and introduction of temporary footpath 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 footpath buildouts between Mary's Abbey and Strand St. on the West side of Capel St.
• Introduction of temporary footpath buildouts on Strand St.
• Introduction of temporary footpath buildouts between Strand St. and Ormond Quay on the West side of Capel St.

A text description of these maps is available in the Related Documents section at the end of this page. 

Proposed timeline for Capel St. increased pedestrian space consultation

1. Consultation opens - 7th May 2021 
2. Consultation closes - 14th May 2021
3. Dublin City Council assessment of responses and final decision - 19th May 2021 
4. Implementation of works to begin - 23rd May 2021