Traffic and Roadworks Update Saturday 27 June to Friday 3 July 2026

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.

Key Road Closures This Week

Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum

• Closed until Saturday 27 June 2026
• Between Dundrum Garda Station and Dundrum College

• For resurfacing works as part of the Safe Routes to School scheme 

   

Fitzgerald Park Road, Dún Laoghaire

• Closed on Sunday 28 June (2.00pm – 5.00pm)

• For a community family event 

   

Convent Road, Blackrock

• Closed from Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026
• For resurfacing works under the Safe Routes to School scheme 

Ongoing Road Closures

• Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan
  Closed until 28 August 2026
• Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire
  Closed until 17 July 2026
• Wyattville Link Road (Westbound)
  Closed until 30 November 2026

Diversion routes are in place and clearly signposted. 

Roadworks and Lane Restrictions

A number of roadworks and utility works will take place across the county this week. 

Key areas include:

• York Road, Dún Laoghaire – resurfacing and footpath works
• Ballybrack Village – footpath improvements
• Churchtown Road Upper – road and footpath improvements
• Ballybetagh Road – traffic calming works
• Killiney Avenue – anti-skid works
• Frascati Park, Blackrock – rehabilitation works

Additional short‑term works will take place in:

• Stillorgan
• Shankill
• Dundrum
• Dalkey
• Deansgrange

Most works will take place:

• During the day (10.00am – 4.00pm)
• With Stop/Go traffic management or temporary lane closures

Some delays are expected.

Dundrum Development – Dún Brí (formerly Dundrum Central)

Work has now begun on Dún Brí, the new development on the former Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum. 

• The development will deliver hundreds of new affordable and social homes
• Enabling works are underway, including site preparation, utilities and demolition of existing structures 

Most activity will take place within the site boundary, helping to limit disruption locally. 

However:

• Construction traffic will increase over time
• Traffic management measures will be introduced where needed
• Road cleaning and safety measures will be in place

Working hours are:

• Monday to Friday: 7am – 7pm
• Saturday: 8am – 2pm

Residents can contact the construction team directly if needed.

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 key junctions
• Dodder Greenway (Ely’s Arch project)
  • Works ongoing with some traffic delays

• Safe Routes to School projects

  • Works in Dundrum, Blackrock and other locations

   

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 help keep you informed.