It's only a matter of days before WWE will be heading to Cardiff for the long-awaited Clash at the Castle show - their first stadium event in the UK in the last 30 years. The much anticipated event will see Drew McIntyre take on Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in the main event at the Principality Stadium.
The event, which is set to take place on September 3, is the UK's first WWE pay-per-view stadium event since Davey Boy Smith beat Bret Hart at SummerSlam '92. Tickets for the event are available here. Fans not heading to Cardiff for the event can catch all of the action from WWE's Clash at the Castle live on BT Sport on Saturday, September 3.
A full city centre road closure will be in place between noon and midnight on Saturday, September 3, Cardiff Council has announced, advising people to plan their journeys in advance and to leave "plenty of time" to get into the city and to the Principality Stadium. Those attending the event are strongly advised to leave large bags at home and check the prohibited items list before the event. Here's everything you need to know about the road closures and travel in the city ahead of the big event.
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Road closures
From 7am, access to Scott Road and Park Street will be managed to ensure vehicles do not park in the road closure area. The following roads will be closed as part of the full city centre road closure, between noon and midnight (12pm-12am):
- 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 Fitzhamon 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).
- 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.
- Station Terrace can only be used by buses and isn't a through route for traffic. Enforcement measures are in place on this route.
Access to part of the Civic Centre will also 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. Penarth Road (at the back of Cardiff Central Train Station) from the junction of St Mary Street through to the entrance off Penarth Road will close between 9pm and midnight to help Transport for Wales (TfW) with the queuing fans.
Trains
Services are expected to be busy and it is recommended that you leave plenty of time for your journey, however, Transport for Wales (TfW) is running a full timetable and there is no railway upgrade work affecting services in and out of Cardiff on September 3. Post-event queues for mainline services will be on Central Square and queues for Valleys services will be to the rear of the station. You can visit tfw.wales or the new TfW app for the latest travel information.
Taxis
St Mary Street taxi rank (outside House of Fraser) will be closed from noon until midnight. To travel out of the city via the south by taxi, it is advised that you use the taxi rank on Lower St Mary Street, where taxi marshals will manage the taxi queue.
Buses
Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place. You can visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes. For Stagecoach services, click here; for Cardiff Bus services, click here; for NAT services, click here. National Express coached will use Sophia Gardens as usual.
Parking
Civic Centre Event Day Parking
To get to the Civic Centre event day parking, exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. The cost is £15, payable on the day at the car park - card payments are also now available. The car park will open at 8am and closes at midnight. For coaches, parking costs £25 payable on the day (cash only).
Sophia Gardens Event Day Parking
The car park is approximately a 0.5 mile walk to the Principality Stadium, Gate 2. For cars, parking costs £15, which is payable on the day at the car park - card payments are now available. The car park opens at 8am and closes at midnight. Sophia Gardens car park will be staffed until 7pm, with 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.
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 including 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.
Park and ride facilities
Event Park & Ride is available at CCFC Leckwith Stadium and can be accessed from junction 33 off the M4 and then follow signs to the site. The drop-off and pick-up point in the city centre is at Fitzhamon Embankment. The Park & Ride is 1.5 miles from the city centre which take approximately 10 to 15 minutes. The cost is £10 payable on the day - card payments are available. The car park will open at 9am, with the first bus leaving at 9.30am. The last bus will leave the pick-up point at midnight with the car park closing at 12.30am.
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