Cardiff Council is working to ensure that the Ryder Cup is a fantastic success for South Wales and the Welsh capital.
Roadworks on Castle Street that could have caused disruption and been a potential eyesore to visitors have been removed for the duration of the tournament.
As a result, the area around the improved Castle Quarter will be more accessible to visitors and Cardiff Castle will be back to looking at its best.
The council has worked very closely with the Welsh Assembly Government and Ryder Cup to prepare for this event. Part of this planning means for this week, the roadworks on Castle St will be temporarily moved, and all four lanes reopened to maximise traffic flow.
Instead the council will relocate the resources previously working on Castle St to continue with the improvements on St Mary St and Churchill Way.
The council has also arranged for traffic management staff to liaise with Ryder Cup Travel Services and 14 key hotels in the city to ensure safe parking for guests, and that coaches have access to designated parking areas on the highways. Hotels will be alerted to any issues on the wider road network that may affect routes to the event.
Councillor Delme Bowen, Executive member for Traffic and Transportation, said: “It is of paramount importance that we maximise everything Cardiff has to offer during the Ryder Cup. This is a fantastic city with many attractions on offer, and by temporarily moving the roadworks we’re ensuring visitors will see Cardiff at its best.”
He added: “It is also important to remember how vital this work is. It will provide an enhanced retail and pedestrian experience for residents, businesses and visitors to the city centre. It will also create a better place to live, work, shop and to visit, while at the same time reduce traffic, air pollution and noise levels.
“This work is integral to the Council’s vision of a re-invigorated Castle Quarter, which can only enhance and improve the city centre of Cardiff.”
