Wales will be taking on Scotland in the Natwest 6 Nations at Principality Stadium on Saturday February 3rd.
With the kick off at 2.15pm, there will be a full road closure around the stadium from 10.45am until 5.15pm.
Enhanced security measures will be in place at Principality Stadium so all those that are coming to Cardiff to watch the game are strongly advised to leave plenty of time to get into the city and into the stadium.
Rugby fans are strongly advised toleave large bags at home and pay attention to the prohibited items listedat principalitystadium.wales before they travel into the city.
Detailed information from public transport providers is included in this media briefing.
Road closures
From early in the day, Scott Road and Park Street will be closed as a result of the need to prepare Gate 5 and protect queuing fans.
The following roads will be closed as part of the full city centre road closure:
Kingsway from its junction with North Road to its junction with Duke Street.
Cowbridge Road East from its junction with Cathedral Road to its junction with Westgate Street.
Tudor Street from its junction with Clare Road to its junction with Wood Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted via Fitzhammon Embankment.)
Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents and traders will be permitted.)
Saunders Road from its junction with St Mary Street.
Customhouse Street throughout its length (access to private car parks will be permitted).
Penarth Road from its junction with Saunders Road to the entrance leading to the rear of the Central Train Station.
The following roads will be closed in their entirety: Duke Street, Castle St, High Street, St Mary Street, Caroline Street, Wood Street, Central Square, Westgate Street, Quay Street, Guildhall Place, Golate, Park Street, Havelock Street and Scott Road.
Additions:
Civic Centre: Access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled throughout the day, with access allowed only for event parking, limited commuter parking, loading and access to private car parks.
Roads affected include: King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road.
From 3.45pm, Station Terrace will be closed. Cars will be able to exit the Capitol Shopping Centre car park via North Edward Street/Station terrace - northbound onto Newport Road/Dumphries place.
Please note:
If there are any safety concerns in connection with crowds queuing to go into the venue prior to gates opening, there may be a need to close Wood Street and Westgate Street earlier, along with lane restrictions adjacent to Gate 1 on Cowbridge Road East.
If there are any safety concerns relating to the queuing system at Cardiff Central Train Station, then Wood Street, Westgate Street, Park Street, Havelock Street, St Mary Street, Penarth Road, Saunders Road and Customhouse Street will remain closed until safety concerns are remedied.
Trains
Great Western Railwaywill be providing the following additional Services on February 3rd
Two additional trains from and to Bristol Temple Meads
One additional from and to London Paddington
One additional from Swansea, and three to Swansea
One additional from Port Talbot Parkway.
Arriva Trains Walesis advising customers' that trains in the Cardiff area will be busy all day. Extra capacity will be added, however, if travelling into the City by train to attend the match, customers should take the earliest service possible.
After the match, customers for local Cardiff and Valley Line services will use Cardiff Queen St Station - so trains for Penarth; Barry; Aberdare; Treherbert; Merthyr; Rhymney; Coryton and stations on the City Line. The usual queueing system will be in place at Cardiff Central for all other destinations.
Event Park & Ride
Event Park & Ride is available at Leckwith and can be accessed from junction 33 off the M4 and then follow signs to Leckwith Road.
To pre-book Park & Ride visit -https://www.parkjockey.com/principality-stadium
The drop off point is Tresillian Way North, at the back of the train station.
The Park & Ride is 1.5 miles from the city centre which take approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
If you pre-book, the cost is £8 or £10 payable on the day (cash only). If you pre-book you have to print your pre-booking confirmation and hand it to the member of staff.
Staff will arrive at the car park at 8.30am and will open at 9.00am with the first bus leaving at 9.00am. The last bus will leave the pick up at the pick-up point at 6.30pm with the car park closing at 7.00pm.
Motorways and trunk roads
As with all major events, ticket holders are encouraged to plan their travel well ahead and make allowances for busy motorways and trunk roads. The M4 corridor and approaches to Cardiff are expected to be very busy.
Event Day Parking
Sophia Gardens (cars)
(Approximately, 0.5 mile walk to the Principality Stadium, Gate 2).
Sophia Gardens Event Day Parking
Getting there: Exit junction 32 of M4
Cost: £15 payable on the day at the car park (cash only)
Parking time: Car park opens at 8am and closes at 12 midnight.
Please note: Sophia Gardens car park will be staffed until 5.30pm, all vehicles are left on site at the owner's risk. Cardiff Council will not be held responsible for any theft or damage to motor vehicles or personal possessions. Any vehicles left in the car park after closing time will be fined.
Civic Centre Event Day Parking (cars)
Getting there: Exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre.
Cost: £12 pre-book online or £15 payable on the day at the car park (cash only).
If you pre-book parking you will be required to print the pre-booking confirmation and hand it to staff when parking your vehicle.
Parking time: The car park opens at 8am and either have to be removed or a pay and display ticket has to be put on the vehicle from 8am on Sunday February 4th.
To pre-book your parking, click on to: https://www.parkjockey.com/principality-stadium (this is available to cars only).
Can you cycle or walk?
Those who live locally in Cardiff may want to travel by bicycle or walk. Research shows us that 52% of car trips made in the Welsh capital are less than 5km. This is a distance that can be comfortably cycled in 20 minutes.
We also know that 28% of Cardiff residents who currently do not cycle would like to do so.
When the roads are congested this makes cycling an even more attractive option as travel by bicycle would be quicker than a car during rush hours or during big events.
Shopping Parking
Shoppers are advised to make use of the dedicated Shopping Park & Ride sites at Pentwyn or County Hall. Or city centre car parks are also available: North Road Car Parks, St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road)
Disabled parking
Disabled drivers are advised to use Sophia Gardens. Disabled parking is also available at various private car parks.
Please check individual websites for availability.
Taxis
St Mary Street taxi rank (outside the House of Fraser) will close at 10.45am and will re-open from 5.15pm.
Bus
Local buses:
Buses will be diverted out of the central city bus stops. Buses displaced from stops within the closure will relocate to either Churchill Way for the east, Greyfriars Road for the north or Tudor Street for the west.
Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus route.
National Express:
National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual.