Traffic and Roadworks Update: 31 October to 6 November 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, 31 October and Friday, 6 November 2026. Information is correct as of 4pm on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Emergency works cannot be forecast. 

Proposed Road Closures

Sorrento Road, Dalkey

Gas Networks Ireland has applied to temporarily close Sorrento Road between Victoria Road and Knocknacree Road on Tuesday 1 December and Wednesday 2 December 2026 - 10am to 4pm each day.

The closure is required for gas works. Pedestrian and local access will be maintained at all times and diversion routes will be signposted.

Observations or objections must be submitted before 12 noon on Wednesday, 18 November 2026. 

Military Road, Ballybrack

A temporary closure of Military Road between Firgrove and Church Road is proposed for Sunday, 6 December 2026 - 2pm to 6pm.

The closure is required to facilitate the Christmas in the Village community event. Pedestrian and local access will be maintained and diversion routes will be in place. 

Kill Avenue, Dún Laoghaire

A temporary overnight closure of a section of Kill Avenue beside Ashgrove is proposed from 23 to 27 November 2026 - 7pm to 5am.

The closure is required for works associated with the Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme. Diversions will be in place and local access will be maintained.

Current Road Closures

Torquay Road, Foxrock

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

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

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 watermain.

Diversion routes are in place. 

Wyattville Link Road

Temporary traffic arrangements remain in place on the westbound Wyattville Link Road until 30 November 2026 while construction continues on the Beckett Link Road Project underpass

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 delineator bollards, signage and pedestrian crossing improvements until 6 November.
• Mart Lane / Bray Road Junction - new pedestrian crossing and speed ramp works until 20 November.
• Glenamuck Road North near Carrickmines Luas Stop - Toucan crossing works from 3 November to 1 December.
• Rock Road / Rock Hill Junction - traffic management and junction works on 3 November between 7pm and 11pm.
• Sydney Avenue, Anglesea Avenue and Frascati Park, Blackrock - water upgrade works continuing until 30 November.
• Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack - footpath replacement and road resurfacing works continuing until 27 November. 

Road Maintenance Works

The following maintenance works are scheduled during the week:

• Loughlinstown Hospital Roundabout to Whites Cross Junction
• Ballybetagh Road, Glencullen
• Ballybrack Road, Glencullen
• N11 from Nutley Junction to Cherrywood
• Wyattville Road from Cherrywood to Church Road Junction

Works include grass cutting, gully cleaning, sweeping and general maintenance operations. Temporary traffic controls may be in place. 

Utility and Reinstatement Works

Reinstatement and utility works are taking place at locations including:

• Blackthorn Green, Sandyford
• Dale Close, Stillorgan
• Redesdale Road, Mount Merrion
• Stillorgan Wood and Stillorgan Park Avenue
• Brookfield Place, Blackrock
• Crofton Road, Dún Laoghaire
• Woodlands Avenue, Glenageary
• Granville Park, Blackrock
• Shrewsbury Road and Cherrington Close, Shankill
• Mountain Villas, Ballybrack
• Whitebarn Road, Rathfarnham

Temporary traffic management arrangements may apply. 

Active Travel Project Updates

Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme

The scheme is now substantially complete and operational.

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

Dodder Greenway – Ely's Arch Project

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

Final surfacing works have been completed at Braemor Park, while footpath and tactile paving works are ongoing. Dodder Road Lower remains a permanent westbound one-way street towards Ely's Arch.

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

Safe Routes to School Updates

Holy Cross National School, Dundrum

Works at Sandyford Road Car Park and Upper Kilmacud Road are substantially complete. Only minor snagging and landscaping works remain. Minimal disruption is expected. 

Carysfort National School, Blackrock

Major works on Convent Road and Brookfield Terrace are complete. Minor snagging and landscaping works continue. 

Holy Family National School, Monkstown

Works at Dunedin Terrace and Monkstown Grove are complete, with only minor snagging works remaining. Roads are fully open to traffic. 

The Harold School

Most major works at Eden Road Lower and Harold Crescent have been completed. Minor snagging works continue and only minimal traffic disruption is expected. 

Proposed Signalised Pedestrian Crossing at Cornelscourt

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council proposes to install a signalised pedestrian crossing at the N11 Cornelscourt Junction.

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

Please allow extra time when travelling and follow all temporary traffic management measures and signposted diversions.

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