HILLCREST ROAD IMPROVEMENT SCHEME

PROJECT OBJECTIVES

The scheme seeks to provide adequate service for vulnerable road users and drivers as well as integrating with the upgraded infrastructure on the signalised Lambs Cross to the east and signalised Kilgobbin Road Junction to the west (approximately 660m of road). This requires addressing the infrastructure deficiencies along Hillcrest Road by:

• Making improvements for vulnerable road users with the provision of adequate footpaths and cycle lanes along Hillcrest Road.

• Enabling pedestrian and cycling linkages to commercial premises and connections to Council’s cycling network improvements for Residents.

• Creating improvements for drivers with improved lane widths and sightlines.

• Encouraging sustainable modes of transport.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORKS

The entire length of road is to be upgraded with improved lane widths (2 No. x 3.25m lanes) and sightlines.

The road centreline is to be shifted Southwards to allow provision for fully segregated cycle (2m cycle track)and pedestrian infrastructure (2m pedestrian path) on both sides of Hillcrest Road and will tie into and integrate with the upgraded infrastructure on the signalised Lambs Cross to the east and signalised Kilgobbin Road Junction to the west. The proposed cycle infrastructure will be separated from vehicular traffic by provision of a 60mm kerb, flush with the cycle track and raised. The separation between cyclists and pedestrians will be achieved by a 60mm kerb, flush with the pedestrian footpath and raised.

The proposed design work will also include:

• Public lighting.

• Surface water drainage.

• Provision of utilities and services.

• Road marking and signage.

• Diversion of existing utilities and provision of new utilities.

• Accommodation works to existing properties.

• Walls, retaining walls, fencing and other boundary treatments.

• Associated landscaping works.

• Miscellaneous ancillary works

The Part 8 Planning Report is available to view below.

Proposed Typical Cross section is available to view below.

The general arrangement drawing in PDF is available to view below.

UPDATE – JANUARY 2026.

Consultants completing detailed design.

 Plan to go to Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) in Q2 2026