COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

HEADED ITEM NO. 8

KENNELSFORT ROAD UPPER - HGV WEIGHT RESTRICTION

The Council policy on HGV restrictions was passed by the Council in June of this year and subsequently each area committee noted the proposed changes. The implementation of this policy is now a matter for the traffic department in consultation with the Gardaí.

Considerable effort was put in by the members and the Transport SPC to create a policy on the mobility of HGV's in South Dublin County Council in an objective way. Vehicle types and EU vehicle classification were examined. Logistic operators were interviewed and road types assessed. The Policy was adopted to bring a coherent and uniform strategy to bear in making decisions relating to weight restrictions.The policy balanced the needs for South Dublin County Council to be a place of high amenity value but also a place for strong economic activity.

The criteria used in adopting the 7.5 tonne restriction in this case is in conformity with that policy. The policy document is attached herewith and your attention is drawn to Table B of that document which identifies the type of weight restriction which should be applied to local primary roads such as Kennelsfort Road together with a picture of the vehicles that would be permitted on the road at different HGV weights. You will note that the small Council truck would not be permitted to use Kennelsfort Road as a through route should the requested reduced HGV limit apply. Such a reduction is not in conformity with the policy in any event. The 7.5 tonnes restriction on this road has been agreed with the Gardaí.  

It is therefore recommended that the 7.5 tonne remain.