Park will not reopen until 5pm on Thursday, affecting thousands of motorists, cyclists and walkers
The park is used by thousands of walkers, runners, cyclists and motorists every day. Photograph: Crispin Rodwell/The Irish TimesDublin’s Phoenix Park will be closed to the public for a 24-hour period during the official visit of US President Joe Biden, the Office of Public Works has said.
At the request of gardaí, all entrances to the park, including pedestrian gates, will be shut from 5pm on Wednesday to facilitate President Biden’s visit. All park gates will remain closed for 24 hours, reopening at 5pm on Thursday. According to an OPW spokeswoman, access will still be provided to essential staff working in the park.
As one of the main routes from Dublin city centre to the northwestern suburbs, thousands of vehicles pass through the Phoenix Park every day. The park is also popular with walkers and cyclists, while Dublin Zoo is also expected to be affected by the closure. The OPW has apologised for any inconvenience caused, saying that all park roads and gates will reopen “as soon as it is safe to do so”.
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