Coldplay has chosen Cardiff as the only location in the UK to play two concerts as part of their European Head Full of Dreams Tour.

 Both concerts will take place at the Principality Stadium on July 11^thand 12^thand there will be a full city centre road closure for both events - as 60 000 people are expected at the stadium for each concert.

The gates will open at 5.30pm, with the support act starting at 7pm - Coldplay is then expected on stage at 8.30pm.

 Principality Stadium has issued new policies on bringing bags into the stadium, as well as information on prohibited items and body searches. Only small bags, no larger than 35cm x40cm x19cm will be allowed into the stadium.

Those travelling by car are being strongly advised to use the Event Park & Ride Facility at Cardiff City Stadium in Leckwith. Given that this event is taking place on a week day, city centre car parks are expected to be busy.

Those travelling by train are being strongly advised to travel into Cardiff in ample time, as the train network is also expected to be very busy. A queuing system will be in operation at Cardiff Central Station -https://www.arrivatrainswales.co.uk/principalitystadium/. Queen Street Station will close at 9.45pm.

 Scott Road and Park Street will be closed earlier in the day to allow for the barrier system to be put in on the approach to Gate 5. Following this a full road closure will be put in place from 6.00pm.

 Full City Centre road closure from 6.00pm until 11.30pm which includes:

• 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 & traders will be permitted via Fitzhammon Embankment.)

• Plantagenet Street and Beauchamp Street from their junctions with Despenser Place to their junctions with Tudor Street (access for residents & 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.

The following roads will be closed from 9pm until 11.30pm

• Saunders Road from the junction with St Mary Street

• Customhouse Street throughout its length

• Penarth Road from the junction with Saunders Road to the entrance leading to the back of the Cardiff Central Train station.

The Authorities are advising that if there are any safety concerns relating to the queuing system at Cardiff Central Train Station, then Wood Street, Westgate Street, Park Street, Havelock Street, St Mary Street, Penarth Road, Saunders Road and Customhouse Street will remain closed until these issues are resolved.

Can you cycle or walk?

Those that live locally in Cardiff may want to travel by bicycle or walk.Research shows us that 52% of car trips made in the Welsh Capital are less than 5km. This is a distance that can be comfortably cycled in 20 minutes. We also know that 28% of Cardiff residents that currently do not cycle would like to do so. When the roads are congested this makes cycling an even more attractive option as travel by bicycle would be quicker than a car during rush hours or during big events.

Trains

All customers are being advised to buy a ticket (return if needed) from the first available ticket dispenser/officeor from the Arriva Trains Wales Ticket appbefore you board the train. Revenue Protection Teams will be operating during this event. As with all large events in Cardiff, all customers are advised to plan ahead -www.arrivatrains.wales/events

Event Park & Ride - Cardiff City Stadium

The Event Park & Ride is at Cardiff City Stadium (Leckwith).

Cost is £8 if you pre-book throughwww.parkjockey.com/principality-stadiumor £10 payable in cash on the day.

Staff will be available at the car park from 12 Noon, will open with the first bus at 12.30pm and the last bus will leave the pick-up point at 11.30pm with the car park closing at 12 Midnight.

You can access the park & ride facility by exiting the M4 from Junction 32. The drop off point is Tresilian Way North, at the rear of Cardiff Central Train Station.

Event-Day parking

Sophia Gardens- Event-day parking will be available at Sophia Gardens and will cost £15 in cash on the day. No pre-booking is available.

The car park will be staffed until 11.30pm. To get to Sophia Gardens exit the M4 via junction 32.

Civic Centre- Access to the Civic Centre will be controlled, with access allowed only for match-day parking, loading and access to private car parks. The roads affected include, King Edward V11 Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. The cost is £15 payable for each car in cash on the day or £12 if you pre-book through -https://www.parkjockey.com/homes/event

Coach parking

Coach parking is available in the Civic Centre and costs £20 per coach, payable in cash on the day. No pre-booking is available.

Disabled parking

Disabled drivers are advised to use Sophia Gardens. Additional capacity is also available at various private car parks. Please check individual websites for availability.

Buses

Buses will be diverted out of the central city centre bus stops. Bus displaced from stops within the closure will relocate to either Churchill Way for the East. Greyfriars Road for the North and Tudor Street for the West. Please visit the various bus operators for changes to their services:

For Cardiff Bus services, please visit -www.cardiffbus.co.uk

For New Adventure Travel Services, please visit -https://www.natgroup.co.uk/

For Stagecoach Services, please visit -www.stagecoachbus.com

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:

North Road Car Parks

St David's Shopping Centre

John Lewis

Capitol Shopping Centre

NCP - Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road

National Express-National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual.

Taxis-St Mary Street taxi rank (outside the House of Fraser) will be closed from 6.00pm and will re-open from 11.30pm.

Mill Lane Taxi Rank will not affected and open throughout the day and night.