The Glenamuck District Roads Scheme (GDRS) is included in the County Development Plan 2016-2022 as a six year road objective, and is further detailed in the Kilternan Glenamuck Local Area Plan 2013.
Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) was submitted to An Bórd Pleanála for approval on 15th March 2019. Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) was published on 2nd April 2019. Both went out to public consultation - closing date for submissions was 16th May 2019. A total of 40 submissions were received and an oral hearing was held in the offices of An Bord Pleanála in September 2019. The CPO was approved by An Bord Pleanála in December 2019. Notice of the confirmation of the CPO was advertised in February 2020.
BAM Civil Ltd was appointed as the contractor for the construction of the GDRS on 19th March 2024. The construction phase of the scheme commenced in April 2024 with a proposed programme of two years.
The GDDR opened on the 19th of June 2025.
For the latest progress, please see Information Leaflets below.
Further to the GDRS Information Leaflet No.7, please find the confirmation below regarding the implementation of the one-way system.
The new Glenamuck Road/ GLDR one-way loop traffic arrangement will come into effect on Wednesday, 29th October 2025, with the loop opening to traffic at approximately 10.30am, following the morning rush hour.
Traffic volumes are expected to increase throughout the day as Traffic Management measures are progressively adjusted along Glenamuck Road. Traffic engineers will be in attendance to fine tune the traffic signal sequence at the GDDR/ GLDR junction. Variable Message Signs have been installed to inform drivers of the revised layout. BAM and the site team will be closely monitoring traffic flow and driver behaviour throughout the day to support a smooth transition.
We kindly ask all residents and road users to follow the posted signage and instructions of traffic management operators. Your continued patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated.
Glenamuck Park
Part 8 planning approval was received on 14/06/2021 and the report is available to view in the related documents section on this page. The associated earthworks will be carried out as part of the road scheme. Subject to availability of funding and after the road is completed, the Parks Department of dlr will complete the detailed park design including landscaping and planting.
The scheme in general includes the following main provisions:
- Glenamuck District Distributor Road (GDDR) - Primary Link Road - single carriageway from tie-in at Enniskerry Road to the tie-in at the Glenamuck Road East / Golf Lane Roundabout
- Glenamuck Link Distributor Road (GLDR) - Primary Link Road - single carriageway from tie-in at Enniskerry Road to GDDR
- Provision of necessary SUDS attenuation ponds
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