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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

QUESTION NO. 2

QUESTION: Councillor C. Jones

"To ask the Manager to outline the progress of the safety measures to address the HGV concerns on the Newcastle Road in the vicinity of the schools and will the Manager outline the measures planned that are currently outstanding?"

REPLY:

Substantial consideration has been given to the issues arising from HGV use of Newcastle Road. It is noted that the numbers of HGV’s using the road is relatively low and their presence is associated with the necessity to be on that road to serve residents, businesses or other organisations.

A portion of these vehicles serve businesses as part of the fleet managed by the business and it is undertaken to contact these operators to identify benefits that can be gained.

Residual HGV traffic will always remain on Newcastle Road and must be managed along with all traffic using the road. A range of traffic calming measures have been provided. These include electronic school warning signs, pedestrian guard railings and bollards to prevent mounting of footpaths. Additional speed limit and other signage have also been provided. Pedestrian crossings are provided at Hillcrest and at the Esker Drive roundabout. All of which support the operation of the school warden service.