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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 236

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

The following objective to be inserted in the 2016 - 2022 County Development Plan ref 6.4.0 & 6.4.1. (P 103/4) TM Policy 4 so as to maximise the capacity and enhance the efficiency of the R148 and in recognition of its strategic location as a main National transport artery in relation to the M50 (N & S), to the N4, to Chapelizod, Islandbridge, Inchicore and City Centre as well as to the Palmerstown Community: OBJECTIVE to seek funding for and provide a segregated junction at the R148/Kennelsfort Road during the lifetime of the Plan.

Co-signed by Cllr. P. Gogarty, Cllr. L. O'Toole, Cllr. F. Timmons and Cllr. D. O'Donovan.

REPORT:

It is current Development Plan policy for the provision of ‘fly-over or a traffic roundabout’ at the junction of Kennelsfort Road and the R148. The R148, formally the N4, was recently declassified by the National Roads Authority (NRA), and has since come under the charge of South Dublin County Council. Whilst under the charge of the NRA no formal support was forthcoming from with regard to the Development Plan Policy.

The provision of a segregated junction, or flyover, on the N4 would require substantial commitment of resources. A project of this scale could not be funded by SDCC alone and would require funding from the NRA or other government body such as the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport (DTTAS). A strong case for such funding would need to be made, supported by a feasibility study and strong cost/benefit analysis. Such a study would also need to look at a range of options for upgrading the junction with regard to other mobility improvements in the area.

See also Item 45098 and 45202.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

That the following be added to Table 6.6 Medium to Long Term Road Objectives

Proposal Description Function
Kennelsfort Road and the R148. Upgrade of existing junction To enhance the efficiency of the junction, particularly for buses on the N4/Lucan Road QBC and ensure safe crossing facilities are provided for all users.