Traffic and Roadworks Update: Saturday 30 May to Friday 5 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 road closures in the coming weeks, including:

• Kellystown Road, Taylorsgrange
  • 22 June to 24 July 2026 (daytime)
  • For road reconstruction and resurfacing
• Hillcrest Road, Sandyford
  • 24 June 2026 (morning)
  • For cleansing works
• Brides Glen Road, Shankill
  • 13 July to 26 September 2026
  • For installation of a new watermain
• Kilmacud Road Upper, Dundrum
  • 22 June to 26 June 2026
  • For resurfacing works as part of the Safe Routes to School scheme
• Sutton’s Lane / Mine Hill Lane, Ballycorus
  • 24 June 2026 (afternoon)
  • For cleansing works
• Fitzgerald Park Road, Dún Laoghaire
  • 28 June 2026
  • For a community event

• Convent Road, Blackrock

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

   

Diversion routes will be in place and clearly signposted.

Current Road Closures

Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan

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

Stillorgan Road (R138)

• Closed on Sunday 31 May 2026 (11.30am to 4.00pm)
• To facilitate the Women’s Mini Marathon
• Diversion routes will be signposted

Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire

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

Marino Avenue East to Station Road, Killiney

• Closed until 3 August 2026
• Works are for boundary wall reconstruction

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 this week across the county.

Key locations include:

• Ballinteer Road and Ballinteer Avenue – bus ramps and crossings
• Castle Street, Dalkey – footpath works
• Monkstown (St Patrick’s Crescent / Oliver Plunkett Road) – resurfacing
• Glenageary and Mounttown – ongoing works
• Multiple areas in Killiney, Ballybrack, Shankill and Dún Laoghaire – reinstatement and utility works

Most works will take place:

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

Some night‑time works will also take place in locations such as Bray and Killiney.

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 at Glenageary Road Upper and Mounttown Road Upper
  • Resurfacing works and junction upgrades continuing
• Safe Routes to School projects at:
  • Holy Cross NS, Dundrum
  • Carysfort NS, Blackrock
  • Holy Family NS
  • The Harold School

Where possible:

• Works take place between 10.00am and 4.00pm
• Busy school 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