Hill Street, Belfast to be pedestrianised from Thursday 4 December
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that Hill Street in Belfast will be a pedestrianised zone from Thursday 4 December 2025.
The Experimental Traffic Control Scheme will pedestrianise Hill Street in Belfast between Gordon Street and Waring Street. The scheme also introduces a one-way system on Gordon Street from its junction with Hill Street to Dunbar Street in an easterly direction.
The Minister said:
“Hill Street is a thriving area in the Cathedral Quarter of Belfast as more and more visitors come to enjoy the hospitality on offer.
“My Department has been actively engaging with local businesses and those in the hospitality and retail sectors who have expressed support for the pedestrianisation of Hill Street and I am pleased that the proposals are now being made a reality.
“Importantly this scheme will facilitate a vibrant social space that prioritises people by making the streets safer for pedestrians. By contributing to a more pleasant and enjoyable environment it will help maximise the street’s potential and enhance the nighttime and weekend economy. The scheme is also complemented by our recent announcement of late night buses, ensuring that more people can visit and socialise in the city centre safely.”
The Department will keep the experimental scheme under review over the initial 6-month period.
Notes to editors:
- Photo caption: Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins pictured with Cathedral Quarter BID manager Damien Corr as she announces that Hill Street will be pedestrianised from Thursday 4 December 2015.
- An experimental scheme is for an initial period of six months but can be extended up to 18 months.
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