Rugby journey will need care

Mar 19 2008 by Gerry Holt, South Wales Echo

FANS travelling to the EDF Energy Cup double-header at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium this weekend are being advised to plan their journeys carefully.

Kick-off for Leicester Tigers v London Wasps is at 2.30pm while Saracens v Ospreys is at 5.15pm.

With crowds of up to 40,000 expected at the stadium, Cardiff council is recommending visitors plan their journeys carefully, arrive early and be aware of road closures in the city centre.

The best way to travel into the city centre is with public transport and coach, according to the council.

Park and ride sites can be accessed from J33 of the M4.

The cost of park and ride is £5 per car and it is open from 9am until 9pm.

Coaches will leave the M4 at J32 and park in the civic centre.

Westgate Street will be closed from 1pm until 8pm.

Museum Avenue, from its junction with Gorsedd Gardens to its junction with Corbett Road, will be closed for coach parking.

For more information visit www.traffic-wales.com; www.traveline-cymru.org.uk and www.cardiffbus.com