COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 258

MOTION: Councillor M. Murphy

That the “Road Proposal- Long Term” linking Glenview roundabout and Monalee in Firhouse be removed from the plan. 

Co-signed by Cllr. B. Leech and Cllr. K. Mahon.

REPORT:

Table 6.6 - Medium to Long Term Road Objectives contains a proposal for a new bridge from Firhouse Road to the N81 at the Glenview Roundabout.  The purpose of this bridge is to relieve traffic congestion around the Oldcourt Local Centre/Bridge and facilitate the possible routing of the Tallaght Swiftway (Bus Rapid Transit). 

The Oldbawn Bridge is a major bottleneck, being the only direct vehicular route from the Firhouse and Oldbawn areas to Tallaght.  This is of particular concern in relation to the efficiency of bus services, which regularly face long delays along the Old Bawn Road.  This bridge is necessary as a mean of providing an alternative route from the Firhouse area to Tallaght.

It is also likely that a bridge in this location will be required for the Tallaght Swiftway.  The final route of the Tallaght Swiftway between Rathfarnham and Tallaght is yet to be determined, however there are limited opportunities to cross the M50 and Dodder River.  The need to provide a direct and/or efficient service generally rules out utilising existing crossings in the Firhouse/Old Bawn area. 

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is not adopted