Traffic and Roadworks Update 11-17 April

Motorists, cyclists and pedestrians across Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown are advised to plan ahead as a wide range of roadworks, temporary closures and traffic management measures take place throughout the county from Saturday 11 April to Friday 17 April 2026.

Cherrywood & Rathmichael

• Wyattville Link Road
  • A temporary 50km/h speed limit is in place from Monday 13 April until 30 November 2026.
  • The westbound lane is temporarily closed to facilitate construction of a new underpass as part of the Beckett Link Road Project.
  • Alternative traffic layouts and access via the M50 slips are in operation.
• Cherrywood to Rathmichael Manor Cycle Scheme
  • Major works are now complete.
  • Final line‑marking and finishing works will continue with minimal traffic impact.

Sandyford, Leopardstown & Carrickmines

• Burton Hall Road, Sandyford
  • Temporarily closed until 8 May for watermain installation works.
  • Local and pedestrian access will be maintained.
• Glenamuck / District Roads Scheme
  • Ongoing works continue, including traffic management changes and the permanent closure of Barnaslingan Lane to through traffic.
• Sandyford Business District – Sandyford 5K
  • Temporary road closures are planned for Thursday 7 May (evening).
  • A traffic management plan will be in place and emergency access maintained.

Dún Laoghaire, Monkstown & Glasthule

• Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire
  • Closed at Mounttown Road until 17 July to facilitate works as part of the Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme.
• St Patrick’s Crescent, Monkstown
  • Road resurfacing and footpath works continue until 1 May, with Stop/Go traffic management in place.
• Grove Avenue, Blackrock
  • Drainage works continue until 1 May, operating weekdays between 10am and 4pm.

Dalkey & Killiney

• Temporary and short‑duration roadworks will take place during the week on a number of roads, including Dalkey Avenue, Cunningham Road, Nerano Road, Kilbegnet Close, Knocknacree Road and Rockfort Avenue.
• A temporary closure remains in place on the laneway linking Marino Avenue East and Station Road, Killiney, for boundary wall reconstruction works.

Ballybrack, Shankill & Sandycove

• Military Road, Ballybrack
  • Closed on Saturday 11 April (8am–6pm) for speed ramp construction.
  • Further Saturday closures are planned in coming weeks.
• Church Road, Shanganagh Road, Military Road & Wyattville Road
  • Night‑time resurfacing works continue until 26 April.
• Elton Park, Sandycove
  • Footpath renewal works continue until 24 May, with Stop/Go traffic management.

Dundrum, Ballinteer & Clonskeagh

• Short‑term resurfacing and reinstatement works will take place on Bray Road, Nutgrove Park, Sandyford Road and Taney Road.
• Taney Road, Dundrum
  • Bus stop construction works continue until 8 May.

Safe Routes to School

Works are progressing at:

• Carysfort National School
• The Harold School
• Holy Cross NS
• Holy Family NS

Traffic‑impacting works are generally scheduled between 10am and 4pm, avoiding school drop‑off, pick‑up and peak commuter times. Pedestrian access is maintained at all locations.

Plan Ahead

• Allow extra travel time where works are underway
• Follow on‑street signage and traffic management
• Emergency works may arise at short notice