Oasis traffic chaos as Cardiff hit by road closures for band reunion gigs
Cardiff's Principality Stadium is set to host two monumental gigs this weekend, with Oasis making a much-anticipated comeback on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, marking their first group performance in 16 years.
As Cardiff city centre braces for the influx of music fans, significant road closures will be implemented around the capital in preparation for the concerts, which open their doors at 5pm.
For the Oasis concerts, city centre roads will be shut from midday and are expected to reopen at the stroke of midnight. A Cardiff Council spokesperson earlier in June advised: "The M4 motorway is expected to be very busy for these concerts - so please plan ahead - and avoid the congestion in Cardiff by using the park and ride at the car park by the Vindico Arena on International Drive in the Sports Village - CF11 0JS.
"For up-to-date traffic information on the motorway and trunk roads, go to the Traffic Wales website, or @TrafficWalesS on Twitter and Facebook.", reports Wales Online.
Concertgoers are being urged to meticulously plan their journey and arrive in Cardiff early. It's also important to heed the list of prohibited items, especially the bag policy which disallows large bags, before heading into the city.
What roads will be closed?
From 7am, Scott Road and Park Street will be shut due to preparations at gate five and to ensure the safety of queuing fans. A full city centre road closure will be in effect on July 4 and 5, commencing at 12noon and lasting until midnight.
Access to certain areas of the civic centre will be regulated throughout the day, with entry permitted only for event parking, limited commuter parking, loading and access to private car parks.
Roads impacted include King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road.
Noel Gallagher has spoken out ahead of playing live shows to Oasis fans. In the Oasis tour programme, he has been explaining why they are loved by music fans, young and old.
He said: "A new generation recognises how Oasis wasn't manufactured. It was chaotic, and flawed, and not technically brilliant. We were rough and ready guys from a rehearsal room, and people recognised it...
'I didn't invent anything. I had good taste in music, a cool record collection, I could write a melody simple enough to make it work, and it was 50% inspiration and 50% copying."
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