Plymouth Civic Centre Car Park to Close as Redevelopment Begins

Plymouth Drivers Told to Use Alternative Car Parks After Civic Centre Closure

Plymouth Civic Centre Car Park to Close as Redevelopment Begins Plymouth's Civic Centre car park will close on Wednesday 30 September as work begins on the redevelopment of the city's Grade II listed Civic Centre. The closure marks the start of the first phase of a major transformation of the building, with drivers who regularly use the car park being asked to plan ahead and use alternative parking nearby. Which car parks can drivers use instead? Several alternative car parks have been highlighted for motorists affected by the closure. The Theatre Royal multi-storey has 413 spaces, including 23 disabled bays and 18 parent and child spaces. The Guildhall car park has 42 spaces, including three disabled bays, while Derry's Cross has 74 spaces, including seven disabled bays. Western Approach is the largest of the alternatives listed, with 1,001 spaces. It includes 45 disabled bays and 53 parent and child spaces. Courtenay Street car park has 30 spaces, including 10 disabled bays. Why is the Civic Centre car park closing? The car park closure will allow the first phase of redevelopment work at the Civic Centre to begin. The planned transformation will bring new homes, the City College Blue Green Skills Hub and a rooftop café and bar to the Grade II listed building. The redevelopment means regular users of the Civic Centre car park will need to change their usual parking arrangements while the work gets under way. For drivers visiting Plymouth city centre, checking alternative parking options before setting off could help avoid having to search for a space after arriving. The range of nearby options includes both smaller car parks and larger facilities such as Western Approach, giving drivers several alternatives to consider. Drivers who rely on disabled or parent and child parking should also take note of the spaces available at each alternative car park. The Civic Centre car park closure is therefore an important change for anyone who regularly parks in the area, particularly from 30 September when the closure begins. For visitors unfamiliar with Plymouth, planning parking in advance can make it easier to find a suitable space before travelling into the city centre. As redevelopment work begins, drivers should check the available alternatives and allow extra time for their journey if their normal parking location is no longer available.