Safe Routes To School

Friday, 17th July 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Convent Road

• All major works are complete, with landscaping works to take place during planting season.
• Snagging will be taking place in the coming weeks.
• Road is fully open to traffic with no disruptions.

Brookfield Terrace

• Work on this section is substantially complete, with surfacing and snagging outstanding.

2. Works lookahead:

Convent Road

• Snagging

Brookfield Terrace

• Snagging
• Surfacing

3. Early warning items:

• Continue with snagging.
• Localised minimum delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other: 

• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news. 

Friday, 3rd July 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Convent Road

• Tree pits work civils on Convent Road are complete, with snagging outstanding.
• Surfacing works on Convent Road are complete.
• All major works at this location are complete, with line marking still outstanding.

• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

   

Brookfield Terrace

• Works on this section are substantially complete, with surfacing and snagging outstanding.

2. Works lookahead:

Convent Road

• Housekeeping and snagging
• Line marking

Brookfield Terrace

• Housekeeping and snagging
• Surfacing

3. Early warning items:

• Continue with snagging and line marking.
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
 

• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news. 

Friday, 19th June 2026:
 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Convent Road

• Tree pits work civils on Convent Road are complete, with snagging outstanding.
• Works on Avoca PI on footpath upgrade and raised crossing are ongoing
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

Brookfield Terrace

• Works on this section are substantially complete with snagging outstanding.

2. Works lookahead:

Convent Road

• Finish out additional works on Avoca
• Housekeeping and snagging
• Surfacing
• Line marking

Brookfield Terrace 

• Housekeeping and snagging

3. Early warning items:

• A temporary Road closure of Convent Road, Blackrock is proposed from Monday, 29th June 2026 to Friday, 3rd July 2026
• Continue with Avoca PI additional works as planned.
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:

• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news. 
   

Friday, 05th June 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Convent Road

• Tree pit work excavation and preparations are ongoing.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

Brookfield Terrace

• A Hippo gully has been installed, and the chamber cover has been replaced.
• Tactile paving and the footpath have been installed.
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned

2. Works lookahead:

Convent Road

• Continue with tree pit works.
• Line marking
• Housekeeping and snagging

Brookfield Terrace

• Housekeeping and snagging

3. Early warning items:

Brookfield Terrace

• Tree pit works to be continued as planned.
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 19 June 2026.
•  Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 22nd May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Convent Road

• RS76 units have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

Brookfield Terrace

• A Hippo gully has been installed, and the chamber cover has been replaced.
• Tactile paving and the footpath have been installed.

2. Works lookahead:

Brookfield Terrace

• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:

Brookfield Terrace

• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 05 June 2026.
•  Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 15th May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
 

• Footpath and tree pit installation works are currently underway on Convent Road.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

• Complete installation of RS76 units on Convent Road, followed by relocation of works to Brookfield Terrace.
• Works on Brookfield Terrace will be carried out between 08:00 and 18:00.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:

• Works on Brookfield Terrace are scheduled to commence next week and will operate between 08:00 and 18:00.
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 22 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 08th May 2026:




1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Footpath and tree pit installation works are currently underway on Convent Road.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

• Continue footpath, kerbing works, drainage works and Tree Pits installation works on Convent Road.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:

• Works on Convent Road will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 15 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 01st May 2026:
 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Footpath and driveway installation works are currently underway on Convent Road.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath, kerbing works, drainage works and Tree Pits installation works on Convent Road.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works on Convent Road will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 08 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 24th April 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Footpath installation works are currently underway on Convent Road.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath, kerbing works and Tree Pits installation works on Convent Road.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works on Convent Road will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 01 May 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 17th April 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Footpath installation works are currently underway on Convent Road.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath, kerbing works and Tree Pits installation works on Convent Road.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works on Convent Road will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 24 April 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 10th April 2026
 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Drainage works around the mini roundabout have been completed.
• Pavement works are currently underway at the entrance to Carysfort National School and are scheduled to be completed by Saturday, 11th April 2026.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath, kerbing works and Tree Pits installation works on Convent Road.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works on Convent Road will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 17th April 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 03rd April 2026
 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Drainage works are completed.
• Footpath upgrades and tactile paving works are underway.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath and kerbing works around the roundabout, and then proceed to Convent Road, starting with the works at the Carysfort National School entrance.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works at the mini‑roundabout area will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 10th April 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 27th March 2026
 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Drainage works are completed.
• Footpath upgrades and tactile paving works are underway.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath and kerbing works around the roundabout.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works at the mini‑roundabout area will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 03rd April 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 20th March 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Drainage works are in progress.
• Footpath upgrades and tactile paving works are underway.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath, kerbing, and drainage works around the roundabout.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works at the mini‑roundabout area will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 27 March 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 13th March 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Construction works at the mini‑roundabout have commenced.
• Footpath upgrades and tactile paving works are underway.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath, kerbing, and drainage works around the roundabout.
• Implement the next phases of the Traffic Management Plan as required.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Works at the mini‑roundabout area will continue to operate under restricted working hours (10:00–16:00).
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 20 March 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news.

Friday, 17th July 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Upper Kilmacud Road

• All major works are complete, with landscaping works to be done during planting season
• Road is fully open with very minimal disruption.
• Snagging works to be carried out in the coming weeks.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items, including reinstallation/correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Snagging

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 03rd July 2026:



1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Road resurfacing works and line marking were completed. 
• Only snagging is outstanding. 

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items, including reinstallation/correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Snags and clean-ups

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
 

• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 19th June 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Upper Kilmacud Road

• • Concrete footpath, Landscaping works and concrete kerb poured for the footpath upgrade works were completed.
• Traffic sign installation work is ongoing.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items including re-installation / correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Snags and clean-ups
• Surfacing works

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. 
• Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• A temporary Road closure of part of Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum, from Dundrum Garda Station to Dundrum College is proposed from Monday, 22nd June 2026 to Friday, 26th June 2026.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 05th June 2026:

1. Works elements completed/ongoing:

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Concrete footpath and concrete kerb poured for the footpath upgrade works.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items, including re-installation / correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Landscape and planting works will continue as planned.
• Installation of one gully remains outstanding; however, this is currently under design review / being considered for omission.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment works to the bike shelter are still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Landscape and planting works will continue as planned. 
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:


• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 22nd May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Upper Kilmacud Road

• A temporary ramp has been installed, and the manhole cover has been raised.
• Footpath upgrade works are currently underway.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment work on the bike shelter is still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items, including re-installation / correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Landscape works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• Installation of one gully remains outstanding; however, this is currently under design review / being considered for omission.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Height adjustment work on the bike shelter is still outstanding.
• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Landscape works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 29 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 15th May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Three bollards at the western entrance have been reinstalled.
• Line marking works have been completed.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works have progressed, with new pipework now connected to the existing network.
• Footpath upgrade works are currently underway.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items, including re-installation / correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• Installation of one gully remains outstanding; however, this is currently under design review / being considered for omission.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 22 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 08th May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Bike shelters and stands at Dom Marmion Car Park have been installed.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works, including gully and pipe connections, are ongoing.
• Footpath upgrade works are currently underway.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• Snag items, including re-installation / correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park

• Resin surfacing to existing levels is yet to be completed.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 15 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 01st May 2026:




1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• Resurfacing works and line marking at Dom Marmion Car Park have been completed.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works, including gully and pipe connections, are ongoing.
• Footpath upgrade works are currently underway.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• The bike shelter is scheduled to be installed on 05 May and 06 May.
• Snag items, including re-installation / correction of gullies.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• The bike shelter is scheduled to be installed on 05 May and 06 May.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 08 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news


Friday, 24th April 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• Resurfacing works and line marking at Dom Marmion Car Park have been completed.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works, including gully and pipe connections, are ongoing.
• Footpath upgrade works are currently underway.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• The bike shelter is scheduled to be installed on 27 and 28 April.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• The bike shelter is scheduled to be installed on 27 and 28 April.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 01 May 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 17th April 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• Car park resurfacing works are scheduled to be carried out on Monday, 20th and Tuesday, 21st April.

Upper Kilmacud Road

• Drainage works, including gully and pipe connections, are ongoing.
• Footpath upgrade works are currently underway.

2. Works lookahead

Sandyford Road Car Park
• Car park resurfacing works are scheduled to be carried out on Monday, 20th and Tuesday, 21st April.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• Car park resurfacing works are scheduled to be carried out on Monday, 20th and Tuesday, 21st April.
• Temporary restrictions to car park use are expected during the works period.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Drainage works and footpath upgrade works will continue as planned.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 24 April 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news



Friday, 10th April 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Bike shelter and bike stand installation works are ongoing.
• Installation of one gully has been completed and connected to the existing manhole.

2. Works lookahead:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• Continue bike shelter and bike stand installation works
• Continue rain garden installation works.
• Line marking works are scheduled to take place.
• Road pavement works are scheduled to take place.
• Maintain temporary traffic management and pedestrian access arrangements within the car park.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Construction works are planned to commence next week at Upper Kilmacud Road.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Sandyford Road Car Park
• No significant early warning items at present.
• A small number of car park spaces will continue to remain temporarily unavailable during construction.
• Localised pedestrian diversions may be required as works progress.
• Construction works are planned to commence next week at Upper Kilmacud Road.

Upper Kilmacud Road
• Construction works are planned to commence next week at Upper Kilmacud Road.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 17th April 2026.
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 03rd April 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Bike shelter and bike stand installation works are ongoing.
• 1 catchpit manhole, 2 gullies and pipes and 2 gully gratings are installed and replaced.


2. Works lookahead:
• Continue bike shelter and bike stand installation works
• Continue rain garden installation works.
• Drainage works are scheduled to include the installation of 1 gully and the associated pipework.
• Line marking works are scheduled to take place.
• Road pavement works are scheduled to take place.
• Maintain temporary traffic management and pedestrian access arrangements within the car park.

3. Early warning items:
• No significant early warning items at present.
• A small number of car park spaces will continue to remain temporarily unavailable during construction.
• Localised pedestrian diversions may be required as works progress.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 10th April 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 27th March 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Bike shelter and bike stand installation works are ongoing.
• Nine pencil bollards were installed together with the RS76 units.


2. Works lookahead:
• Continue bike shelter and bike stand installation works.
• Continue rain garden installation works.
• Drainage works are scheduled to include the installation of 1 catchpit, 2 gullies, and the associated pipework.
• Line marking works are scheduled to take place.
• Maintain temporary traffic management and pedestrian access arrangements within the car park.

3. Early warning items:
• No significant early warning items at present.
• A small number of car park spaces will continue to remain temporarily unavailable during construction.
• Localised pedestrian diversions may be required as works progress.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 03rd April 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 20th March 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Bike shelter and bike stand installation works are ongoing.
• Rain garden installations are in progress.


2. Works lookahead:
• Continue bike shelter and bike stand installation works
• Continue rain garden installation works.
• Line marking works are scheduled to take place.
• Maintain temporary traffic management and pedestrian access arrangements within the car park.

3. Early warning items:
• No significant early warning items at present.
• A small number of car park spaces will continue to remain temporarily unavailable during construction.
• Localised pedestrian diversions may be required as works progress.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 27 March 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news

Friday, 13th March 2026
 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Drainage upgrades are ongoing within the Sandyford Road Car Park zone.
• Rain garden installations are in progress.
• Footpath works are underway.
• New street furniture installations are in progress.
• Pedestrian access is being maintained throughout the works area.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue drainage installation and complete remaining rain garden works.
• Progress footpath finishing works.
• Continue installation of street furniture.
• Maintain temporary traffic management and pedestrian access arrangements within the car park.

3. Early warning items:
• No significant early warning items at present.
• A small number of car park spaces will continue to remain temporarily unavailable during construction.
• Localised pedestrian diversions may be required as works progress.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 20 March 2026. 
• Weekly traffic updates: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-news 

Friday, 15th May 2026:




1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Monkstown Grove

• Footpath upgrade works have been completed.
• The car park area has been completed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

Oliver Plunkett Terrace

• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• Mini Pillar, chambers,  and ducts have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

Monkstown Grove

• Construction works have progressed at Monkstown Grove. 
• Outstanding works include carriageway resurfacing, line marking, and installation of road signs. 
• No works are planned in the immediate term ahead of the surfacing works.

Oliver Plunkett Terrace

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Oliver Plunkett Terrace and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Monkstown Grove

• No works are planned in the immediate term ahead of the surfacing works.

Oliver Plunkett Terrace

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 22 May 2026.
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 08th May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Monkstown Grove

• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• The car park area has been completed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

Oliver Plunkett Terrace

• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• Mini Pillar and a duct have been installed (SC02 NCR003 issued).
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

Monkstown Grove

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

Oliver Plunkett Terrace

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Oliver Plunkett Terrace and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Monkstown Grove

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

Oliver Plunkett Terrace

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 15 May 2026.
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 01st May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Monkstown Grove
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• One gully has been installed.
• 2 no. sign poles have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 08 May 2026.
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new


Friday, 24th April 2026:


 

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

Monkstown Grove
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• Two gullies have been installed.
• 2 no. pencil bollards have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works are currently ongoing on Monkstown Grove and will continue over the coming weeks.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 01 May 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new


Friday, 17th April 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• 2 Tree pits have been installed.
• 13 no. Pencil bollards have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

Dunedin Terrace
• Continue footpath upgrade works.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works will commence on Monkstown Grove from next week.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Dunedin Terrace
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works are planned to commence next week at Monkstown Grove.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 24 April 2026.
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new
 

Friday, 10th April 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• 2 Tree pits have been installed.
• 1 Gully has been installed and connected to the existing manhole.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

Dunedin Terrace
• Continue footpath upgrade works.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works will commence on Monkstown Grove from next week.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

Dunedin Terrace
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

Monkstown Grove
• Construction works are planned to commence next week at Upper Kilmacud Road.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 17th April 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new

Friday, 03rd April 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Public lighting ducting works are completed.
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• Tree pit installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath upgrade works.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 10th April 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new


Friday, 27th March 2026

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Public lighting ducting works are ongoing.
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Continue footpath upgrade works.
• Continue public lighting ducting works.
• Maintain safe pedestrian access throughout all phases of construction.

3. Early warning items:
• Localised delays may occur during certain construction phases, but disruption is expected to remain minimal.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 03 April 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new

Friday, 17th July 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Concrete reinstatement works and Tactile paving on Eden Lower and Eden Terrace Junction where completed.
• Handrails to park exit/access along Eden Road have been installed.
• Footpath parallel to park on Eden Road has been installed.
• Footpath upgrade works on Eden Road Lower and Harold Cres Junction have been completed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.
• Traffic lights are switched off on the crossing in front of the school, with a temporary traffic light in place.

2. Works lookahead:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Road in the following weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, tree pits and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Lower and Harold Cres Junction.
• During school holidays, work will be carried out between 08:00hrs and 18:00hrs.

4. Other:

• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new

Friday, 03rd July 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Concrete reinstatement works and Tactile paving on Eden Lower and Eden Terrace Junction were completed.
• Footpath upgrade works on Eden Road Lower and Harold Cres Junction are completed.
• Footpath upgrades, Drainage works, and tree pit works on Harold Cres and Eden Road junction and along Eden Lower opposite the School are ongoing.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.
• Traffic lights are switched off on the crossing in front of the school, with a temporary traffic light in place.

2. Works lookahead:

• Construction works will continue at the junction of Harold Cres and Eden Road in the following weeks
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, tree pits and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Lower and Harold Cres Junction.
• The Harold School has requested that works in front of the school be carried out after 30 June. A revised programme was prepared with the front of the school targeted to be done at the end of June.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new

Friday, 19th June 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Concrete reinstatement works and Tactile paving on Eden Lower and Eden Terrace Junction have been completed.
• Footpath upgrade works on Eden Road Lower and Harold Cres Junction are completed.
• Footpath upgrades, Drainage works, and tree pit works are ongoing on Harold Cres and Eden Road junction.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.
• Traffic lights are switched off on the crossing in front of the school, with a temporary traffic light in place.

2. Works lookahead:

• Construction works will continue on the junction of Harold Cres and Eden Road in the following weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, tree pits and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Lower and Harold Cres Junction.
• The Harold School has requested that works in front of the school be carried out after 30 June. A revised programme was prepared with front of the school targeted to be done by the end of June.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 05th June 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Concrete reinstatement works and Tactile paving on Eden Lower and Eden Terrace Junction have been completed.
• Footpath upgrade works are ongoing on Eden Road Lower and Harold Cres Junction.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.
•  Traffic lights are switched off on the crossing in front of the school, with a temporary traffic light in place.

2. Works lookahead:

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Eden Lower and Eden Terrace Junction and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, and accessibility enhancements.


3. Early warning items:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Lower and Eden Terrace Junction.
• The Harold School has requested that works in front of the school be carried out after 30 June. A revised programme was prepared, with works in front of the school targeted for completion at the end of June.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.


4. Other:

• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 22nd May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Concrete reinstatement works for the public lighting ducts, chambers and mini pillars were completed this week.
• Mini pillars have been installed in the laneway.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Eden Terrace and Eden Road Lower and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Terrace and Eden Road Lower.
• The Harold School has requested that works in front of the school be carried out after 30 June. A revised programme is currently being prepared.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 29 May 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 15th May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
 

• Public lighting ducts, chambers and mini pillars have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
 

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Eden Terrace and Eden Road Lower and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:
 

• Construction works will continue on Eden Terrace and Eden Road Lower.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 22 May 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 08th May 2026:




1. Works elements completed / ongoing:

• Two mini pillars, associated ducting, and the public lighting pole foundation have been completed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:

• Construction works are currently ongoing on Eden Road Lower and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:

• Construction works will continue on Eden Road Lower.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:

• The next update is on Friday, 15 May 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new

Friday, 01st May 2026:

1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• One public lighting chamber, associated ducting, and the public lighting pole foundation have been completed.
• Tactile paving and the concrete footpath have been installed.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Construction works are currently ongoing on Eden Road Lower and will continue over the coming weeks.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, public lighting installation, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:
• Construction works will continue on Eden Road Lower.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 08 May 2026. 
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new



Friday, 24th April 2026:



1. Works elements completed / ongoing:
• Temporary signals have been installed on plinths for traffic signal works.
• Pedestrian access to the school remains fully maintained.

2. Works lookahead:
• Construction works will commence on Eden Road Lower from next week.
• The works include upgrades to footpaths, tactile paving, drainage improvements, kerbing, and accessibility enhancements.

3. Early warning items:
• Construction works will commence on Eden Road Lower from next week.
• To minimise disruption, all traffic‑impacting works will take place between 10:00 and 16:00, avoiding busy school and commuter peak times. Pedestrian access to the school will be maintained.

4. Other:
• The next update is on Friday, 01 May 2026.
• For weekly traffic news updates, visit https://www.dlrcoco.ie/traffic-management/traffic-new
 

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