Castle Street will remain closed for the foreseeable future as it continues to host the popular Castle Quarter Café. "I've heard that there was a consultation but we were not consulted at all," she said. Cardiff Council announced road closures have been put in place in the city centre to "ensure public safety" as non-essential shops reopen their doors from Monday. Two large outdoor seating areas were erected. Buses will start and end their journeys from Bute Terrace bus stop JK Dumfries Place, Greyfriars Road, Kingsway, Castle Street, Westgate Street bus stops will not be served. Cardiff Castle is situated in the centre of the city and easy to find. Please use the city centre car parks or on-street meter parking. The council explained that this will "help them reopen their businesses and serve customers they would otherwise lose because of social distancing requirements on their premises". "My initial concern was the deliveries as they park outside the castle so they won't be able to access the street as easily.". Castle Street in Cardiff is set to be reopened to buses and taxis - but not private cars. This area is being designed for local restaurant and cafes to use. Castle Street and Mill Lane were closed to all traffic by from 12 Noon on Sunday 21 June until further notice. Please note that, due to changes in the city centre as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Castle Street is currently closed to traffic and will be for the forseeable future. A main road through Cardiff city centre has been closed "until further notice" as lockdown restrictions are eased. Councillor Caro Wild, Cabinet Member for Strategic Planning and Transport, said: The Council recognises that the closure of Castle Street has divided opinions, with strong arguments being made in favour and against the changes that have been implemented in recent months.”, “Alongside a detailed modelling exercise on future traffic flows, we will undertake a comprehensive consultation exercise, involving city centre businesses, local residents, and citizens across Cardiff, to help determine the final plan for the street.”. and they phoned up the manager of the arcade and they were not aware either. "Staff will be at these delivery points during working hours to ensure that delivery vehicles are not blocked and can arrive and leave efficiently. CARDIFF COUNCIL ECONOMY & CULTURE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 13 OCTOBER 2020 CASTLE STREET CLOSURE: UPDATE Purpose of the Report 1. Cardiff Council's plans for Castle Street would temporarily allow access to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles while a public consultation is held. Castle Street, Cardiff, will close to traffic from 12 noon tomorrow, Friday 2 June. "It's crazy! Social distancing measures have already been introduced in Castle Street to allow cyclists and pedestrians to use the inside traffic lane, A number of businesses in the vicinity, including those in the Castle Arcade, claim that they weren't consulted about the plans, Work is being done to get Cardiff city centre ready to open on Monday morning, Large house party in St Mellons, Cardiff, ends in police officers being assaulted and five arrests, Sign up for one of the WalesOnline newsletters, Want the best Welsh news without the ads? Our. Dwr Cymru Welsh Water says Westgate Street will be … When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Cardiff's Castle Street is set to reopen to buses and taxis - but cars will still be unable to drive down it. Castle Street will be closed to allow for a covered, outdoor seating area to be built on the street and in the Castle moat for local restaurants and cafes to use. Cardiff Council said that the reopening will help buses and taxis "cross east to west and west to east more effectively" during the on-going road works in the city centre. The pavement running alongside the shops and bars opposite the castle will also be extended into the road to give a wider walkway for people to socially distance, and to give more outside space for businesses to trade. Cardiff Council will be re-opening Castle Street to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles as a temporary measure on Sunday November 29 th, while a public consultation is held on the future of the thoroughfare.. A climate change protest in Cardiff city centre has caused road closures. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Something went wrong, please try again later. "We are already an industry that has been hit hard but this shows that yet again we must fight and to be honest we have had enough. The Council is considering re-opening Castle Street to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles as a temporary measure while a public consultation is held on the future of the thoroughfare. 44/45, 49/50. Castle Street will be closed to enable rest areas to be put in place and to begin the build for the covered, outdoor-seating area designed to help restaurants and cafes open for business when restrictions lift. Find out about the current roadworks and major activities scheduled on Cardiff roads. Local Business Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. 52, 57/58 Road closures in Cardiff City Centre - Castle Street and Mill Lane 22 June 2020 Castle Street and Mill Lane will be closed to all traffic, from 12:00PM on Sunday, June 21 st until further notice. By train and bus: Cardiff Central Station is located just 10 minutes' walk away. It will help them reopen their businesses and serve customers they would otherwise lose because of social distancing requirements on their premises. The re-opening will help buses and taxis cross east to west and west to east more effectively during the on-going road works in the city centre. You can unsubscribe at any time. How are we able to adapt if we don't know?". Cardiff Council will be re-opening Castle Street to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles as a temporary measure on Sunday November 29 th, while a public consultation is held on the future of the thoroughfare.. For Sat Nav: Cardiff Castle postcode is CF10 3RB. The Castle Street closure will enable the build of a covered, outdoor seating area on … The proposed re-opening – which may be ready by mid-November – will help buses and taxis cross east to … "This area is being designed for local restaurants and cafes to use. A number of businesses in the vicinity have claimed that they weren't notified or consulted by the council prior to the announcement of the road closure, with some calling it a "devastating blow". The traffic lane next to Cardiff Castle, on Castle Street, will be removed this Sunday, May 17, so that the pavement can be extended into the road for both pedestrians and cyclists to use. There may be road closures in the City centre when major events are taking place . The re-opening will help buses and taxis cross east to west and west to east more effectively during the on-going road works in the city centre. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. "This was followed up by council staff visiting the businesses that have expressed concerns this morning (Sunday, June 21) to work though the issues and put arrangements in place to assist them. Cardiff Council is currently monitoring congestion and air quality across the city centre and says air quality levels across the city has improved "significantly" on last year. A busy street in Cardiff city centre will close for eight weeks for emergency engineering works. Under the plans, there will be two lanes on Castle Street for buses and taxis to travel through the city with the pop-up cycleway which will run from Leckwith Road up Newport Road to the junction with Broadway. A street in Cardiff city centre will be shut for eight weeks for emergency engineering works. The now cleared Castle Street seating area in Cardiff (Image: Rob Browne). Castle Street and Duke Street have currently been closed both ways due to the demonstration. Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, 1893. This … In a tweet, they said: "I can't believe none of the businesses in the arcades with access on Castle Street weren't aware of this. "Staffed delivery points will be made available for businesses which are affected on either side of the Castle Street closure, to ensure that these businesses are able to arrange deliveries during working hours. This area is being designed for local restaurant and cafes to use. Emma-Kate Francis, who owns Emma-Kate Jewellery based in Castle Arcade, said that the tenants "were not aware" of the situation. Responding to this, Cardiff Council said that letters had been sent to residents and businesses in the city centre on Saturday. Castle Street and Mill Lane will both be closed to traffic from 12pm on Sunday until further notice. "We are tired, we are worried, we are frustrated and we need your help! Stop disregarding our input - we are a creative forward thinking bunch. The Arcade Vaults, a video game venue in the High Street Arcade, also claimed that none of the businesses in the arcades with access to Castle Street were aware of the road closure. 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A Cardiff Council spokesman said: "A letter was distributed to residents and businesses in the city centre yesterday to explain the new restrictions that are in place. Restrictions will also be put in place on Lower St Mary Street, Westgate Street and Wood Street. Two large outdoor seating areas were erected which allowed businesses to trade outside in a socially-distanced way. By car: From M4, exit junction 32 and follow the A470 to Cardiff city centre. It will help them reopen their businesses and serve customers they would otherwise lose because of social distancing requirements on their premises. The pavement has also been extended on Westgate Street to give extra outside space for bars and restaurants. Tweeting about the road closure, award-winning pizza company Dusty Knuckle said: "Can someone please explain to us lowly independents why we haven’t been informed nor consulted about this? Castle Street from above on Monday (Image: WalesOnline/Rob Browne) The busy street that runs past Cardiff Castle has been transformed since the pandemic, closing to traffic and a … Cardiff's Castle Street could reopen to buses and taxis as outdoor cafe area removed. ", Castle Street has been closed to traffic from today until further notice, (Image: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency). A main road running through Cardiff city centre will re-open to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles on November 29 after it was pedestrianised during the coronavirus pandemic. Visit roadworks.org Link opens in a new window to view an interactive map with all of the live roadworks and closure updates in your area. "What measures are you putting into place for us all? The Castle Street closure will enable the build of a covered, outdoor seating area on Castle Street and in the Castle moat. How can vehicles and customers access our services? Cardiff Castle is situated in the centre of the city and easy to find. Cardiff Council is considering re-opening Castle Street to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles as a temporary measure while a public consultation is held on the future of the thoroughfare. You can unsubscribe at any time. Residents living on these streets will be able to access their property, while businesses will be able receive deliveries between 12 midnight and 10am. "Somebody posted in our tenants' group saying 'was anyone aware of the plans?' 2.2K likes. "We haven't been told what's going on and what's going to be implemented. Councillor Caro Wild, cabinet member for strategic planning and transport, said: “We have been closely monitoring the traffic flow and air quality data across the city to assess the impact of the pandemic and of Castle Street’s closure … How can we be expected to suck up the extra financial burden during this incredibly difficult time? To provide Members with information to inform their scrutiny of the Castle Street closure, its impact on businesses and the economy of Cardiff … A round up of local news and events from across Cardiff with the help of news outlets and the blogosphere If you’re unsure of the best alternative route around, then we recommend going via Cathedral Road, Cardiff Road, Western Avenue and then on … "The closure of Castle Street in its entirety with no notice (announced yesterday) will sink our delivery/takeaway services! Businesses claim they weren't made aware of the closure. The council said further information on Castle Street will be released closer to it's opening time. Castle Street will be closed to allow for a covered, outdoor seating area to be built on the street and in the Castle moat for local restaurants and cafes to use. A main road running through Cardiff city centre will re-open to buses, taxis and emergency vehicles on November 29 after it was pedestrianised during the coronavirus pandemic… The Castle Street closure will enable the build of a covered, outdoor seating area on Castle Street and in the Castle moat. "Why are such draconian measures put in place without consultation or consideration given to others consistently? The Inflatable Arena Cardiff, Splott, Cardiff, United Kingdom. A main road through Cardiff city centre which has been used as a dining area since July is to reopen on Sunday. Buses will start and end their journeys at Customhouse Street, stop JL Greyfriars Road and Dumfries Place bus stops will not be served. It will help them reopen their businesses and serve customers they would otherwise lose because of social distancing requirements on their premises. The council will be reopening Castle Street on a temporary measure while a public consultation is held on the future of the thoroughfare. "Castle Street has been closed to motorists to create a new public space which will enable the build of a covered, outdoor seating area on Castle Street and in the Castle moat. Castle Street Closure. Cardiff Council said the Castle Street closure will enable the building of a covered, outdoor seating area on Castle Street and in the Castle moat. For more details of these cookies and how to disable them, see our cookie policy. "Equally, we obviously support the reason to protect us all but you can't just enact these measures without consideration to us all.". "We have adapted to survive Covid-19 lockdown and at the last hurdle the local authority Cardiff Council quite literally will hit us with a devastating blow. Organisers have brought forward the planned closure by 12 hours to put in place a barrier system to manage spectator and general public access in the area for the Men’s final on Saturday, 3 June. The decision was made to close the road to all traffic and open an al fresco dining area in front of the castle in July. This is the first city-centre project that will be installed to keep the public safe and … Women taking a break from their domestic duties in Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, 1893. The proposed re-opening – which may be ready by mid-November – will help buses and taxis cross east to west and west to east.