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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

QUESTION NO.7

QUESTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

"To ask the Chief Executive for a detailed update on efforts to achieve the proposed widening of Willsbrook Road to provide two lanes approaching the Grangecastle Road junction; as well an update on the review of traffic management at Grangecastle Road between the Willsbrook and Lucan Road (Woodies) junctions; including measures being examined as part of the Lucan Access Study, the review of traffic/bus lanes and the proposed introduction of a UTC system?"

REPLY:

There are currently two projects underway which converge at the Grangecastle Road/Willsbrook junction, Willsbrook Cycle Track scheme Phase 3 and the N4 Celbridge to Palmerston (the Oval) Cycle Scheme. Willsbrook Phase 3 is at detailed design and includes for redesign of the junction at Grangecastle. The N4 scheme includes also the Lucan Road (Woodies) to Grangecastle and both schemes are interdependent at this location and a final solution will therefore evolve from a convergence of design at this location. These two schemes are also part of the Lucan Access study. The concept design for the Lucan to Willsbrook section will be ready by the November 2014. At that stage we will consult with Members interested before proceeding for NTA approval. Traffic/Bus lanes will be considered in any proposed improvements. UTC installation along the Grangecastle Road is at an advanced stage and nearing completion in the next few weeks.