COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF DEVELOPMENT PLAN MEETING

Thursday, June 18, 2015

MOTION NO. 243

MOTION: Councillor P. Gogarty

That Map 1 referring to 6.6 Western Dublin Orbital Route (north), Major regional link between the N7 to N4. be amended to read: Road objective (long term) with tunnel crossing of Liffey.

Co-sponsored by Cllrs Liona O’Toole, Deirdre O Donovan, Guss O’Connell, Francis Timmons, Francis Noel Duffy

REPORT:

The Maps do not illustrate the form or design of any future road proposals. Further options for consideration can be added to Table 6.6 Medium to Long Term Road Objectives.

See also Items 45140 and 45206.

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
Western Dublin Orbital Route (north)	New high capacity road from Tootenhill to the Leixlip Interchange (with a provision to make a further connection to the N3).	Major regional link between the N7 to N4. Any further connections, and a possible alternative route to the west of Leixlip and/or Celbridge, will be determined in consultation with Kildare and Fingal County Councils, the National Roads Authority and the National Transport Authority. The primary objective of South Dublin County Council in this regard shall be to protect the scenic Liffey Valley parklands and amenities at Lucan Demesne and St Catherine’s through consideration of the environmental impact any road bridge at this location whilst also giving consideration to the possibility of a tunnel.