Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Traffic News

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Saturday, 27th May 2017 – to – Friday, 2nd June 2017 A public service provided by Municipal Services Department of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Listed below are noteworthy road works of which the Traffic and Road Safety Section has been informed. Details are supplied as per information received by 16:00 hrs. on the preceding Thursday. Emergency road works cannot be forecast. » #

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PROPOSED ROAD CLOSURE

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Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Closure of Main Street, Dundrum

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is proposing to close Main Street, Dundrum between its junctions with Upper Kilmacud Road to just south of the entrance to the Village Centre carpark. The closure is to take place from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. on: Sunday, 25th June 2017.

The purpose of the proposed closure is to facilitate the Dundrum Arts & Cultural Festival.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in place and all diversions will be signposted.

Local access will be maintained at all times.

Any interested party may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire not later than noon on: Friday, 16th June 2017 or e-mail traffic@dlrcoco.ie.

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Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Closure of Ardbrugh Road, Dalkey

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has received an application from Gas Networks Ireland to temporarily close Ardbrugh Road, Dalkey from its Junction with Dalkey Avenue to its junction with Torca Road and Knocknacree Road on 29th and 30th May, inclusive, in order to facilitate the laying of a domestic connection.

A Traffic Management Plan with diversion routes will be in operation and local access will be maintained for the full duration of the works.

Any interested party may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin or email traffic@dlrcoco.ie on or before noon on 25th May 2017.

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Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Closure of Nerano Road, Dalkey

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has received an application from Gas Networks Ireland to temporarily close Nerano Road, Dalkey from its Junction with Sorrento Road to its junction with Green Road from 15th June to 16th June 2017 inclusive, in order to facilitate the laying of a gas main.

A Traffic Management Plan with diversion routes will be in operation and local access will be maintained for the full duration of the works.

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Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Closure of Victoria Road, Dalkey

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has received an application from Gas Networks Ireland to temporarily close Victoria Road, Dalkey from its Junction with Sorrento Road to its junction with Coliemore Road from 20th June 2017 to 21st June 2017 inclusive, in order to facilitate the laying of a gas main.

A Traffic Management Plan with diversion routes will be in operation and local access will be maintained for the full duration of the works.

Any interested party may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin or email traffic@dlrcoco.ie on or before noon on 9th June 2017.

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Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Closure of Thornhill Road at Fassaroe, Bray

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council has received an application from Irish Water to temporarily close Thornhill Road from the Old Fassaroe Roundabout. Access will be restricted for the first 250 metres for Site Investisgation Works. The closure is to take place from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. each day from Monday 26th June to Friday 7th July, 2017. Depending on progress these dates may be reduced.

Pedestrian Access will be maintained at all times.

The proposed diversion route will be via the Old Fassaroe Roundabout, over the N11 and follow the route north bound along the Upper Dargle Road then left on the Dublin Road (R761) then left onto Old Connaught Avenue, passing over the N11 and turn left on to Thornhill Road.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in place and the diversions will be clearly signposted.

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Any interested parties may lodge an objection in writing to the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire not later than noon on Friday 9th June 2017, or email traffic@dlrcoco.ie

Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Road Closure of Castle Street, Dalkey Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council has received an application to temporarily close Castle Street from Allied Irish Bank to The Church of the Assumption, Castle Street, Dalkey on Saturday 17th June, 2017 and Sunday 18th June, 2017 from 12 noon to 6.00 p.m. in order to promote ‘Dalkey Book Festival’. The purpose of the closure is to facilitate and enhance the cultural event.

A Traffic Management Plan with diversion routes will be in operation and local access will be maintained for the full duration of the event.

Section 75 of the Roads Act 1993 Temporary Road Closure of Meadow Mount, and Section of Meadow Grove, Ballinteer *** Orwell Wheelers has requested the temporary closure of Meadowmount and a section of Meadow Grove, Ballinteer. The closure is to take place from 6.30 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. on Wednesday, 21st June 2017.

The purpose of the proposed closure is to facilitate the Stephen Roche Cycle Race.

Diversion of traffic will be via Barton Road East, Meadow Avenue, Meadow Grove, Willow Road and Beech Lawn and vice versa.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in place and the diversion routes will be signposted.

Emergency Access can be provided, if required, during the period of the road closure.

Any interested party may lodge an objection in writing with the Senior Engineer, Traffic Section, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire or via email at traffic@dlrcoco.ie on or before 12 noon on Wednesday, 7th June 2017.

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ROADWORKS / LANE RESTRICTIONS

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Frascati Shopping Centre Extension *** Right Turn into Shopping Centre from City Centre - Closed Straight Ahead into Shopping Centre from Rock Hill - Closed

In order to facilitate the on-going extension works at Frascati Shopping Centre the existing right turn lane, on the outbound carriageway from the City Centre and the existing straight ahead movement from Rock Hill into Frascati Shopping Centre will be closed for the next 6 months.

The temporary closures of the right hand turning lane and straight ahead movement from Rock Hill are to facilitate the on-going construction process for the new underground car park. A one-way traffic management system will be implemented on site to facilitate the works. Car park attendants will be deployed at peak times within the shopping centre to ensure that shopping centre traffic operates smoothly during the period of the development works.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation for the duration of the works. Diversions will be in place to direct traffic towards the shopping centre entrance at the end of Georges Avenue.

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Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines ***

Trench and footpath works will commence on Wednesday, 31st 2017 until Friday, 9th June 2017 between 10:00 and 16:00 hrs.

A Stop / Go Traffic Management System will be in operation.

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Kilgobbin Road, Sandyford *** between junction of Ballyogan Road and Sandyford Hall

Footpath and road restoration works will commence on Monday, 22nd May 2017 until Friday, 9th June 2017 between 10:00 and 16:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

Lights will be switched out on Ballyogan Junction.

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Desmond Avenue, Dún Laoghaire **

ESB and public lighting upgrade works will commence on Desmond Avenue on Monday, 22nd May 2017 until Friday, 2nd June 2017 from 09:00 until 17:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation as required.

There will be restrictions on pay and display parking on Desmond Avenue to facilitate the works.

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Wyckham Park Road, Ballinteer *

Patching works will continue until Friday, 26th May 2017 between 10:00 and 16:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

R118 / Wyattville Dual Carriageway, Cherrywood **** The delivery of the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone will involve significant construction works over the next 18 months in the Cherrywood area.

The first phase of infrastructure provision for the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone will be delivered by JCL the joint venture between John Cradock Ltd. / Jons Civil Engineering.

Major road works began on the Wyattville Dual Carriageway between M50 Junction 16 and the N11 at Cherrywood, on 9th February 2017 and will continue for the remainder of the year. The primary focus of this phase of the infrastructure works is the upgrade of the Wyattville Roundabout to a signalised junction, and upgrade of Tullyvale Road, involving road construction, road drainage, public lighting, provision of utilities, etc.

Traffic restrictions will be in place for the duration and delays can be expected.

It is intended to retain two lanes of traffic inbound and outbound.

Please note that Pay and Display parking on Tullyvale Road will cease permanently from 1st February 2017, however, Pay and Display parking is available adjacent to the Brides Glen Luas stop, on Cherrywood Avenue Extension.

From the 24th April 2017, traffic shall be reduced to 1 lane in both directions on the R118 Wyattville Link Rd between the N11 and M50 from 10am and 4pm daily. This is to facilitate the installation of new service crossings across the R118 Wyattville Link Road in multiple locations. This shall be continued daily for approximately 6 weeks.

From the 24th April 2017, it is also intended to install barriers to the median of the R118 Wyattville Link Rd (between the M50 and Cherrywood Roundabout) to facilitate works in the median. This shall stay in place for approximately 8 weeks. Two lanes shall be maintained.

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Wyattville Road Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme *** Works will commence on the Wyattville Road Pedestrian and Cycle Scheme on Monday, 8th May 2017 between 08.00 and 18.00 hrs. Monday to Friday. Works affecting two-way traffic are restricted between 10:00 and 16:00 hours.

The scheme involves the upgrade of Wyattville Road between Wyattville Close and Churchview Road and is expected to continue until May 2018.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

Monkstown Village Improvement Scheme *** Work commenced on the Monkstown Village Improvement Scheme on Monday, 24th April 2017 between 08.00 and 18.00 hrs, Monday to Friday.

Works affecting two-way traffic through the Village are restricted between 10:00 and 16:00 hours.

The first phase of the works will focus on the area around the Church of Ireland and will continue until June 2017.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation and information relating to the scheme will be available at: www.dlrcoco.ie/monkstown

Public Lighting Lantern and Bracket Upgrade Works ** Public lighting lantern and bracket upgrade works will take place on: 1.

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Drummartin Link Road Kilmacud Road Upper Goatstown Road Rock Road Enniskerry Road Frascati Road

These works will continue until Friday, 30th June 2017.

A Stop / Go Traffic Management Plan will be in operation as required.

Newtown Park and Newtown Park Avenue Junction ** former Playwright Pub Bรณrd Gais Networks will continue work until Thursday, 1st June 2017 between 10:00 and 16:00 hrs. It will involve work on the footpaths and installation of speed table trail holes.

A Stop / Go Traffic Management Plan will be operation.

N11 - Southbound from its junction with Johnstown Road to Kilbogget Grove ** Works will commence on Monday the 13th of May 2017 until Monday July 3rd 2017 on the upgrading of end of life public lighting columns and lanterns.

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A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation for the duration of the work.

N11 – Northbound from ESSO Garage to Johnstown Road Junction ** Works will commence on Tuesday, 23rd May 2017 until Monday, 3rd July 2017 on the upgrading of end of life public lighting columns and lanterns.

Working hours 10:00 - 16:00 hours and 19:30 - 00:00 hours (if required).

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation for the duration of the work.

Ballinteer Drive / Close / Grove / Crescent ** Footpath restoration works will continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 8:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

Marley Estate, Rathfarnham * Footpath restoration works will continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 08:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

Balally Estate, Ballinteer * Balally Hill / Grove / Avenue (various locations) Footpath restoration works will continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 8:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

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Brennanstown Road/Lehaunstown Lane * Footpath restoration works will commence Monday 29th May and continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 8:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

Westminster Road * Footpath restoration works will commence Monday 29th May and continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 8:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

Sycamore Road * Footpath restoration works will commence Monday 29th May and continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 8:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

10 Maher Road South * Footpath restoration works will commence Monday 29th May and continue until Friday, 2nd June 2017 between 8:00 and 18:00 hrs.

A Traffic Management Plan will be in operation.

M50/M11 - Northbound/Southbound Information on planned road works along the M50 can be found at: http://m50concession.com/operation-maintenance/planned-road-works/

Shankill Cycle for Suicide Saturday 27th May, 2017 Between 9am to 1pm a cycle will be taking place from Shankill to Arklow and Back. The cycle is planned to leave Bradys Pub, Shankill at 9am , going along the Dublin Road onto Kilpedder and Arklow and returning to Bradys in Shankill for approximately 3pm. This cycle with have a Garda Escort.

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