Traffic and Roadworks Update: 24 to 30 October 2026

Road users in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are advised to plan ahead this week. 

Several road closures, roadworks and temporary traffic arrangements will be in place across the county between Saturday, 24 October and Friday, 30 October 2026. 

Information is correct as of 4pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Emergency works cannot be forecast. 

Wyattville Link Road Speed Limit

A temporary 50km/h speed limit remains in place on the westbound Wyattville Link Road between Cherrywood Avenue and the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road.

The reduced speed limit is required to facilitate construction of the Wyattville Link Road underpass as part of the Beckett Link Road Project. The speed limit will remain in place until 30 November 2026, or until the works are completed, whichever is earlier. 

Proposed Road Closures

Military Road, Ballybrack

An application has been received to temporarily close Military Road between Firgrove and Church Road on Sunday, 6 December 2026, from 2pm to 6pm.

The closure is required to facilitate the Christmas in the Village community event. A traffic management plan will be in place and pedestrian and local access will be maintained at all times.

Observations or objections should be submitted before 12 noon on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. 

Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire

An application has been received to temporarily close a small section of carriageway beside the Ashgrove junction on Kill Avenue from 23 to 27 November 2026, between 7pm and 5am.

The closure is required to facilitate works associated with the Dún Laoghaire Active Travel Scheme. Pedestrian and local access will be maintained and diversion routes will be in place.

Observations or objections should be submitted before 12 noon on Wednesday, 11 November 2026. 

Current Road Closures and Traffic Arrangements

Torquay Road, Foxrock

Torquay Road is closed between Leopardstown Road and Golf Lane from 27 October to 1 November 2026, between 8am and 6pm daily, to facilitate gas works.

Pedestrian and local access will be maintained and diversion routes will be clearly signposted. 

Dublin Marathon Route

Temporary road closures will be in place on Sunday, 25 October 2026, from 9.20am to 4.30pm, to facilitate the Irish Life Dublin Marathon.

Affected routes include:

• Clonskeagh Road
• Roebuck Road
• Foster's Avenue
• Stillorgan Road (north of Foster's Avenue)
• UCD Flyover to the Dublin City boundary

Traffic management and diversion routes will be in operation throughout the event. 

Brides Glen Road, Shankill

Brides Glen Road remains closed between Rathmichael Road and Mullinastill Road until 28 November 2026 to facilitate the installation of a new large diameter watermain.

Diversion routes are signposted. 

Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines

The temporary closure of Glenamuck Road between Brambledown and the Enniskerry Road junction remains in place.

Pedestrian and local access are maintained, with diversion routes clearly signposted. 

Main Roadworks and Lane Restrictions

Traffic management measures, including temporary traffic lights, Stop/Go systems, lane restrictions and local diversions, may be in place at the following locations:

Major Works This Week

• Rock Road, Stillorgan Road, Mount Merrion Avenue and N11 junctions – night works for the installation of delineator bollards and pedestrian crossing improvements until 30 October.
• Sydney Avenue / Anglesea Avenue / Frascati Park, Blackrock – water upgrade works continuing until 30 November.
• Wyattville Road – night works for surface water gully replacement until 30 October.
• Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack – footpath replacement and road resurfacing works from 26 October to 27 November.
• Mart Lane / Bray Road Junction – new pedestrian crossing and speed ramp works until 10 November.
• Leopardstown Link Road (Mastercard entrance) – pedestrian crossing upgrades until 30 October.
• Killiney Hill Road – gully cleaning and sweeping operations from 27 to 29 October.
• Blackrock Town Centre (Carysfort Avenue / Main Street / Temple Road Junction) – temporary Stop/Go traffic management and traffic signal works on 28 October. 

Utility and Reinstatement Works

Works are scheduled at locations including:

• Sandyford
• Dún Laoghaire
• Blackrock
• Stillorgan
• Deansgrange
• Windy Arbour
• Foxrock

Temporary traffic management arrangements may apply. 

Active Travel Project Updates

Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme

The scheme is now substantially complete and operational.

Some snagging works, minor roadworks and landscaping will continue under localised traffic management arrangements until mid-November. 

Dodder Greenway – Ely's Arch Project

Construction works continue at the Orwell Road/Braemor Park and Orwell Road/Dodder Road Lower junctions.

Dodder Road Lower remains a permanent westbound one-way system from Orwell Road towards Ely's Arch. Traffic management measures and signposted diversions remain in place where required.

The scheme is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

Safe Routes to School Updates

Holy Cross National School, Dundrum

Major works have been completed. Minor snagging and landscaping works remain and minimal disruption is expected. 

Carysfort National School, Blackrock

Construction works are substantially complete, with only minor snagging and landscaping works remaining. 

Holy Family National School, Monkstown

Works are complete, with only minor snagging and landscaping ongoing. Traffic impacts are expected to be minimal. 

The Harold School

Most major works are complete, with surfacing and snagging works continuing during the week. Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times. 

Proposed Signalised Pedestrian Crossing at Cornelscourt

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council intends to provide a signalised pedestrian crossing at the N11 Cornelscourt junction.

The project includes upgrades to traffic signals, road markings, footpaths, kerbing, tactile paving and signage to improve accessibility and safety for pedestrians and cyclists. 

Please allow extra time when travelling through affected areas and follow all temporary traffic management measures.

Information on planned roadworks along the M50 is available from M50 Concession Limited.