A new contraflow bus lane is set to begin operation in Dublin city as part of the National Transport Authority's BusConnects Network Redesign.

Opening from Sunday 25 September, the new lane at Winetavern Street will facilitate the imminent introduction of Spine G of the BusConnects Network, connecting Spencer Dock with the Red Cow Luas Stop/Liffey Valley.

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The introduction of this bus lane will initially facilitate driver training and junction signal optimisation prior to services commencing on 16 October.  

The new contraflow bus lane will assist with bus services throughout the city centre and provide a new link from the north side of the city to the south side of the city.

Works have been taking place over the last few weeks to prepare for the changes. There will be a road closure in place on Winetavern Street from 6am to midday on 25 September morning to make the final changes and the new layout will then be in place. There will be traffic management on site for the first few weeks as people get used to the changes.