Traffic and Roadworks Update - Saturday 20 June to Friday 26 June 2026

Key updates for this week

Speed Limits in Place

M11 (Northbound)
A temporary 60km/h speed limit will apply:

• From the county boundary near Junction 7 to Junction 5

• From 22 June to 17 July 2026

   

This is to allow resurfacing works on the M11.

Wyattville Link Road

A temporary 50km/h speed limit remains in place on the Wyattville Link Road (westbound only).

The speed limit applies:

• From Cherrywood Avenue to the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road
• From 13 April 2026

• Until 30 November 2026, or until works are complete

   

These works support construction of the Wyattville Link Road underpass. 

Proposed Road Closures

We are proposing a number of temporary closures in the coming weeks, including:

• Dundrum Wood (R117) – 26 July (overnight works)
• George’s Street Lower, Dún Laoghaire – mid‑July night works
• Killiney Hill Road – mid‑July daytime closure
• Torquay Road, Foxrock – early to late July
• Puck’s Castle Lane / Murphy’s Lane, Rathmichael – July to August
• Station Road and Marino Avenue link, Killiney – July works

• Brock’s Lane, Dún Laoghaire – July works

   

These closures are mainly for gas works, road maintenance and local works.
Diversion routes will be in place and clearly signposted. 

Current Road Closures

Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum

• Closed 22–26 June 2026
• For resurfacing works as part of the Safe Routes to School scheme 

Hillcrest Road, Sandyford

• Closed for part of 24 June 2026

• For cleaning and maintenance works 

   

Sutton’s Lane, Ballycorus

• Closed on 24 June 2026 (afternoon)
• For cleaning works 

Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan

• Closed from 8 June to 28 August 2026
• For major road upgrade works

Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire

• Closed until 17 July 2026
• Works are part of the Active Travel Scheme 

Wyattville Link Road (Westbound)

• Closed until 30 November 2026
• Alternative routes and traffic layouts are in place 

Roadworks and Lane Restrictions

A number of roadworks and utility works are taking place across the county this week.

Key locations include:

• Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack – footpath and roadworks
• Blackrock (Cross Avenue / Booterstown Avenue) – utility works
• Carmanhall Road, Sandyford – ESB works
• R119 Bray Road – ducting works
• Cunningham Road, Dalkey – wastewater works
• Stillorgan and Deansgrange – ducting and street works

Most works will take place:

• During the day
• With Stop/Go traffic management or temporary lane closures

Some local delays are expected.

Active Travel and Safe Routes to School Works

Works are continuing on a number of schemes, including:

• Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme
  • Ongoing works on Glenageary Road Upper and Mounttown Road
  • Stop/Go traffic management at various junctions
• Dodder Greenway (Ely’s Arch project)
  • Works ongoing with occasional Stop/Go traffic
• Safe Routes to School projects across the county

Where possible:

• Works take place between 10.00am and 4.00pm
• Peak times are avoided
• Pedestrian access is maintained at all times 

Plan Ahead

Drivers are encouraged to:

• Allow extra travel time
• Follow diversion routes
• Take care around traffic management areas

We provide weekly traffic updates to keep you informed.