Translink has announced that work on Belfast Grand Central Station is progressing at pace and the station is set to open to the public this autumn.

Internal fit out is well underway alongside work to the bus stands, rail platforms, track and signalling infrastructure. In the months ahead, there will be a significant increase in activity as major public realm improvements begin around the station. This will include road enhancements to maintain pedestrian safety, improving walking routes, enhancing accessibility and promoting cycling. Additionally, a series of roadworks will be carried out to accommodate the essential utilities required for the state-of-the-art facility. These developments may cause disruptions to the surrounding road network during this period.

Translink has partnered with various organisations to plan and prepare for these upcoming projects. A range of measures has been introduced to encourage more use of active and public transport to minimise the overall impact.

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John Glass, Director of Infrastructure and Projects at Translink said: "As engineering works ramp up on this complex project, it is important that passengers and the wider public are aware of the implications of these works and provided with timely advice and guidance to help them plan their future journeys.

"To date, through careful planning, the work has largely progressed with minimal impact on passengers or the wider public. To ensure we keep the city moving, we are introducing a range of special measures and mitigations to encourage active and public transport.

"These will include enhancing public transport capacity with additional Metro and Goldliner services on key routes and enhanced park and ride services. We are also introducing pedestrian and bus passenger priority measures working closely with colleagues in the Department for Infrastructure.

"Belfast Grand Central Station, set to be Ireland’s largest integrated transport hub, offers an exciting opportunity to reimagine the city where more people travel on public transport, walk, wheel and cycle. Over the coming months we hope people consider choosing cleaner, greener travel choices and start the city’s transformation tackling the climate crisis and transition to a healthier city and region for everyone.

"While we will be monitoring the impact of the works, road users should expect some delays and are encouraged to switch to an alternative mode of travel or chose a different route. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the general public for their patience during these essential works."