Project Updates
Round 1 - Bundle 1
Carysfort National School, Blackrock
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.
Holy Cross School NS, Dundrum
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
Project Overview
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is working with the National Transport Authority (NTA) to deliver their “Safe Routes to School” (SRTS) Programme, the aim of which is to improve safety at school entrances, improve access routes to schools and encourage as many pupils as possible in primary and post-primary schools to walk and cycle.
The SRTS Programme includes the delivery of “School Zones” consisting of public realm upgrades outside schools, which will:
- Reduce vehicular congestion at school gates.
- Encourage drivers to slow down in the vicinity of a school.
- Reduce vehicle drop-offs, pick-ups and vehicles idling at school gates.
- Highlight the presence of schools and their vulnerable road users.
- Provide the public with cleaner air, safer streets, and more vibrant and inclusive public spaces.
The proposed interventions at each school are based on survey findings, audits, and consultations with the schools, developed by SRTS An Taisce's Infrastructure Officer in collaboration with the Local Authority and the National Transport Authority (NTA).
A list of schools in DLR is shown in the table below:
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