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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 242

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

On page 107 Amend 6.6 Esker Lane N4 Function to read: Reopening of former junction to alleviate local traffic congestion, through the provision of a dedicated slip road to the Newcastle Road Interchange, subject to cost analysis and public consultation prior to any statutory procedure being initiated.

Co-sponsored by Cllrs Guss O’Connell, Liona O’ Toole, Francis Timmons

REPORT:

Table 6.6 Medium to Long Term Road Objectives states with regard to Esker Lane:

Reopening of former junction to alleviate local traffic congestion. The junction will include upgrade works to ensure that safe access/egress can be made.

A range of design options will need to be considered with regard to providing ‘safe access/egress’ from Esker Lane to the N4. All options will be subject to cost analysis. The provision of a slip lane would require public consultation under Part 8.

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
Esker Lane/N4	Junction re-opening and upgrade.	Reopening of former junction to alleviate local traffic congestion. The junction will include upgrade works to ensure that safe access/egress can be made. A range of options will be considered including a dedicated slip road to the Newcastle Road Interchange.