Charity Shield Travel Information
PSNI have released the following travel information for Saturday’s Charity Shield clash against Linfield at The Oval (KO 3pm)…
Coleraine fans travelling by car to the Charity Shield match with Linfield at the Oval on Saturday 5th August 2017 leave sufficient travel time.
They should approach from the Sydenham Bypass, exiting at Dee Street, to travel over Dee Street Bridge, where they turn left in to Mersey Street and park in the Mersey Street area adjacent to the ‘home turnstiles’ at Parkgate Drive.
Care should be taken to ensure fans do not park in such a way as to restrict access to/from residential or commercial premises.
Coleraine fans travelling by coach and minibus should follow the same directions dropping off at the Church at the end of Parkgate Drive. Empty Coaches/ minibuses should then turn right at the mini-roundabout in to Yukon Street and park on Severn Street.
Coleraine fans traveling by train should get off at Titanic halt and make their way to and from the Oval via Ballymacarret Road, Mersey Street and Parkgate Drive.
After the match Coleraine fans using cars and coaches/ minibuses can travel out Yukon Street to Severn Street and the Newtownards Road which will facilitate access to the M3/M2.
No parking will be permitted on the Sydenham Bypass cycle lane/ hard shoulders adjacent to the Dee Street Bridge.
Police are reminding all fans that there are specific offences created by the Criminal Justice Act NI 2011 in relation to soccer matches-
- Possession of Fireworks/ Flares etc
- Throwing Articles capable of causing injury
- Going on to the Playing area
- Sectarian Chanting
- Drinking on Passenger Carrying Vehicles
In addition all fans are reminded that the areas around the Oval are “No Street Drinking” zones under Belfast City Council By-Laws. Any Street drinking taking place will be dealt with and any alcohol found seized.
Maximum Use of CCTV/ Video Evidence will be made as part of the Policing Operation in an effort to deal with any such offences which come to light.
Police will take all steps to identify and deal with anyone who has been or is committing offences.
It is hoped that a common sense approach to the event can be taken by all and the occasion enjoyed.
It is vitally important for supporter and community safety that these instructions are complied with.’
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