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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 239

MOTION: Councillor W. Lavelle

That Table 6.5 (Six Year Road Programme) be amended to include:

Griffeen Avenue

Junction upgrades at the Griffeen Road roundabout, widening of road corridor between roundabout and Grangecastle Road; and recessing of bus-stops.

To improve traffic flow and alleviate traffic congestion

With the relevant accompanying designation to be provided on Maps No. 1/2.

Co-sponsored by Cllr. Casserly

REPORT:

SDCC are currently conducting a study of the Lucan area “Lucan Access Study” which includes a review of all access points to the Outer Ring Road (Grangecastle Road). As part of the review an upgrade to the Griffeen Roundabout Junction was identified. While the NTA have recently completed a bus network review for the Lucan area they remain open to further suggestions to improving the bus movements through this area, and improved phasing and or signalling could be beneficial for journey times through the Griffeen Road / ORR junction. Any proposed designs should be developed with a view to maximising the efficiently of these junction and balancing movement priorities between all users.

Recommendation

It is recommended that this motion is adopted with amendment.

That the following be added to Table 6.5 Six Year Road Programme

Proposal	Description	Function
Griffeen Avenue	Improvements at junctions with Griffeen Road, Outer Ring Road and the link between them.	Enhance the efficiency and safety of these junctions for all users.