Traffic and Roadworks Update Saturday 4 July to Friday 10 July 2026

Key updates for this week

Speed Limits in Place

M11 (Northbound)

A temporary 60km/h speed limit is in place:

• 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.

Key Road Closures This Week

Torquay Road, Foxrock

• Closed from Monday 6 July to Sunday 26 July 2026
• From Leopardstown Road Junction to Golf Lane Junction
• For Gas Networks Ireland works

Ongoing Road Closures

• Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan
  Closed until 28 August 2026
• Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines
  Bus gate will be in place following the road closure, prohibiting through vehicles
• Kellystown Road, Taylorsgrange
  Closed until 24 July 2026
• Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire
  Closed until 17 July 2026
• Laneway linking Marino Avenue East to Station Road, Killiney
  Closed until 3 August 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:

• Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack – road and footpath improvements
• Ballinteer Avenue near Supervalu – anti-skid works
• Ballybrack Village – footpath improvements
• Churchtown Road Upper – road and footpath improvements
• Dundrum Road, Dundrum – alteration works to boundary wall
• Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham – patching and surface dressing
• St. Laurence’s Park, Stillorgan – footpath works
• York Road, Dún Laoghaire – resurfacing and footpath works

Additional short‑term works will take place in:

• Dalkey
• Deansgrange
• Dundrum
• Dún Laoghaire
• Foxrock
• Glencullen
• Killiney
• Shankill
• Stillorgan

 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.