COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

MOTION NO. 11

MOTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

Cathaoirleach’s Business

"That the Chief Executive give a progress report on (a) installing the 3.5T restriction on Kennelsfort Road as agreed at the July Council meeting, (b) up-grading the pedestrian crossing on Kennelsfort Road close to the R148 as previously agreed and (c) erecting signage and carrying out any other necessary physical adjustments as may be necessary at the R148/Kennelsfort Road junction, informing traffic approaching from the West on the R148 and from Kennelsfort Road Upper, that vehicles may be doing a U-turn."

REPORT:

In accordance with the Council's Policy Document "The Mobility and Management of Heavy Goods Vehicles on South Dublin County Road Network" the installation of a HGV restriction requires consultation with the Garda Commissioner. The decision of the Council in relation to this has been communicated to the Commissioner. A response is awaited.

The works at the pedestrian crossing will be undertaken as part of the present ramp installation contract.

Any signage in relation to HGV's will be finalised following receipt of the Commissioner's response.