COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

MOTION NO. 16

MOTION: Councillor B. Bonner

That the Manager would submit a report on the junction on the Naas Road where traffic exits for Clondalkin after the Red Cow which is perceived by me and many of my constituents to be a dangerous one.  There is a serious issue with traffic merging from the M50 northbound and cutting straight across the lanes into the path of those wishing to take the Clondalkin exit.  Perhaps there should be a continuous white line for those vehicles coming from the M50 onto the Naas road until they have passed the blue bridge.  There is a dedicated lane for motorists travelling towards Newlands Cross without them having to cut across lanes.  For those wishing to exit from the Red Cow or M50 Southbound at Clondalkin there should continue to be a broken white line allowing them to do so.

REPORT:

The layout of the Red Cow interchange and its proximity to the Monastery Road overbridge meets all relevant design and safety criteria related to such complex junctions. The lane markings provided will be re-examined to ensure that safety is maximised. It should be noted that the speed limit in the vicinity of the weaving lanes and the on and off ramps is 60 kph reduced to 30 kph where deemed necessary on the tight curves.