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Travel Update

Important Project Updates

Creating a Safer, More Accessible City.

The ongoing public realm works around the station are designed to prioritise active travel, improve pedestrian safety, and enhance cycling infrastructure, creating a more attractive and functional environment. These improvements will encourage footfall, support local businesses, and foster a vibrant, welcoming space for everyone.

Commencing January 2026

  • Hope Street Road Works

Road users are advised that there will be road works taking place in the Hope Street area commencing January 2026.  

There will be no road closures as part of these works but there will be some lane closures. Local access will be maintained at all times. 

Some diversions will be in place and road users are advised to leave extra time for their journey.  These works, due for completion in spring 2026.

Durham Street / Boyne Bridge Place Completion

Final works will include new cycle lanes and upgraded pedestrian footways. These will be carried out while the road remains open to traffic - no further closures required. Pedestrian access from Sandy Row to the Station will also be maintained.

  • Saltwater Square

Public realm improvements and the creation of the vibrant new public space, Saltwater Square, continue to progress well and are due to complete later this year. While some temporary lane or footpath closures may be required to safely deliver these enhancements, we will work proactively to minimise disruption and maintain access for the local community and businesses.

  • Sandy Row Enhancement

Public realm improvement works will commence along Sandy Row. These improvements will introduce high-quality footpaths and kerbs, enhance accessibility and create a more attractive walkway to and from Sandy Row.

Translink is reminding passengers to keep safe, adhere to safety signage and use crossing points at the station safely.

Durham Street / Boyne Bridge Place now reopened with drop off / pick up and taxi rank facilities now available outside the station on Durham Street.

Station Drop-off / Pick-up

Drop-off provision and a taxi rank for public hire taxi pick-up (Black Taxis) will be in place and various pedestrian crossings will be live along the road. 

There will be a waiting time of maximum 10 minutes in the dedicated drop-off spaces. Drop-off provision is outlined below: 

  • 8 spaces on the Station side of Boyne Bridge Place (5 general spaces and 3 dedicated public-hire taxi rank spaces) 
  • 5 spaces on the non-Station side of Boyne Bridge Place (3 general spaces and 2 dedicated public-hire taxi rank spaces)

Please note, other drop-off areas are currently available at Value Car Parks on Grosvenor Road and at St Andrew’s Square on Hope Street.  

A map showing pick up and drop off points and areas where works are continuing at Belfast Grand Central Station

Hope Street Access to St Andrew’s Square Update

Access from Hope Street to the western slip road at St Andrew’s Square is closed to enable essential public realm improvements on Hope St. 

The footpath going west along Hope Street will be closed at that access road heading towards the Durham Street junction until further notice.  The footpath on the south side of Hope Street remains available. 

Access to the Belfast City Council pay and display car park remains available from Hope Street. 

Access to and from the Great Northern multi-storey car park remains available on the eastern side of the square, that runs along the side of the Hampton by Hilton Hotel. 

Pedestrian access to the mall also remains available. 

We would like to thank the public for their patience and support during these important works.