Carriageway Renewal
LATEST NEWS - 2nd, 3rd & 4th December
Our Roads Renewal Project continues over the weekend at the following locations:
*** Ironworks Only - Resetting manhole Covers & Gullies to match the level of the new road surface ***
Friday
- Glasnevin - Lane Closures only
Saturday
- Templeogue Road - Stop / Go in operation
- Merrion Road North - Lane Closures only
- Swords Road - Lane Closures only
Sunday
- Pearse Street - Lane Closures only
- Essex Quay - Lane Closures only
- Drumcondra Road Lower - Lane Closures only
Dublin City Council has begun a programme of carriageway renewal works across the city. The investment, funded by the National Transport Authority and National Roads Authority, is renewing roads which have sustained damage caused during our recent very harsh winters, as well as renewing roads that have deteriorated through day-to-day wear and tear. This is in addition to the usual package of road improvement works undertaken by Dublin City Council every year.
What’s happening?
23km of roads in Dublin City will be resurfaced during the works, which began on 15th August. They are due to be completed by the 25th November. The programme consists of four packages of work across 23 individual sites, located along national primary routes and other major public transport corridors. While we recognise these works will cause some disruption to commuters and residents, these are short-term, and the benefits to the city are extensive; including:
Safety:
• All road users will enjoy a safer journey due to better tyre-to-road contact.
• There will be a higher visibility of road markings.
• By eliminating defects in the road surface, there will be improved safety for cyclists.
• Safety for standing bus passengers, and those moving through the bus to board and alight, will improve due to the elimination of road surface defects.
Comfort:
• All road users will enjoy a more comfortable journey.
• The investment will provide a greater level of service for cyclists. Cyclists value a high quality cycling surface as one of the most important characteristics of a quality cycling network.
• Higher quality cycle lanes will encourage more cyclists.
• Bus users will benefit from the improved ride comfort that the new road surfaces will provide.
• Reduced noise levels for road users and the outside environment.
Economic:
• By investing in our roads, we recognise the economic benefits of keeping Dublin moving and our City open for business.
• Improved aesthetics of the city streetscape with resultant tourism benefit.
• Addressing minor defects early prolongs the life of roads, particularly in cold weather such as we experienced in the last 2-3 years.
• The investment programme will create construction jobs in the region.
Where will the works take place?
The first works began on Merrion Road North and the North Quays; the attached map details all locations.
When?
Works began on 15th August and will be completed by the end of November.
Why these roads?
These roads were selected as they are; national routes, a public transport corridor or a cycle route. Both engineering surveys and visual inspections were used. Regional and local roads will be looked at as part of Dublin City Council’s annual roads programme.
Disruptions?
With the nature of these works, some disturbance can be expected. Works will take place during off peak hours (7pm to early morning). After 11pm no excavation works will be permitted, however, residents should expect noise associated with resurfacing (i.e., the laying and compacting of new road surface). With regard to traffic, we expect there to be minimal negative impacts and a traffic management plan will be in place. While we recognise that these works will cause a certain amount of disruption to residents and road users, the benefits will be far reaching.
Further Information?
Both this office (Transport Project Office) and Dublin City Council’s Contractor will be contacting all affected residents prior to the works beginning. During the works residents can contact this office at 01 222 8600 (9am - 5pm) or email us at transportfordublin@dublincity.ie.
