COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE (2)

Monday, March 23, 2009

QUESTION NO. 3

QUESTION: Councillor M. Murphy

"With regards the Pedestrian Underpass at the Esso Garage/Spawell side of the M50 Tallaght Junction at Tallaght/Templeogue; What is is the current situation regarding the works that have blocked off this pedestrian walkway, (necessitating people having to cross the busy N81 to access the underpass from the other side), and can he give a projected completion date, which will thus mean pedestrians can begin to use the walkway again?".

REPLY:

Phase 2 of the M50 Upgade Scheme includes the provision of a new N81 eastbound to M50 northbound free-flow slip-road.  The construction of this slip-road requires the construction of a new bridge adjacent to the underpass tunnell as well as an extension to the tunnell itself.  To facilitate these works it has been necessary to temporarily close the underpass and provide a temporary footpath across the N81.  The works are scheduled by the Phase 2 Contractor to be completed in early June 2009 after which the Underpass will be reopened.