Transportation
Road Maintenance FAQs
How do I report road or footpath defects?
Road or footpath defects such as potholes, cracks, subsidence, etc should be reported to the Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department.
Reports should include the nature of the defect and the exact location i.e. the address of the premises closest to the defect.
To report defects in the road or footpath you can:
- Email: roadmaintenance@dlrcoco.ie
- Phone: 01-2054879
- Write to:
Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
How do I report street light faults?
Public Lighting faults should be reported to the Public Lighting Section, Transportation Department.
Fault reports should include the number of the lamp post, the address closest to the lamp and the nature of the fault i.e: light out / on 24-7 / going on and off, etc.
Public lighting faults can be reported by:
- Email to: lighting@dlrcoco.ie
- Phone: 01-2054809
- Write to:
Public Lighting Section, Transportation Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
What do I do if trees or hedges from private property are overgrowing the public footpath or road?
If trees or bushes from private property are overgrowing onto the road or footpath and causing a hazard the location / address of the problem should be reported to the Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department.
You can contact the Road Maintenance Section by:
- Email: roadmaintenance@dlrcoco.ie
- Phone: 01-2054879
- Write to:
Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
How do I find out who is carrying out road or footpath works?
If there are works in progress that you would like information about i.e. purpose or duration. you can contact the Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department.
You can contact us by:
- Email: roadmaintenance@dlrcoco.ie
- Phone: 01-2054879
- Write to:
Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
How do I report damaged, worn or missing nameplates or signage?
If you notice any damaged, vandalised, rustes, etc, road nameplates or directional signage you can report the problem and location to the Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department.
You can contact us by:
- Email: roadmaintenance@dlrcoco.ie
- Phone: 01-2054879
- Write to:
Road Maintenance Section, Transportation Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.