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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

QUESTION NO. 3

QUESTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

"That this Committee thanks the management for attending the onsite meeting which took place on the Newcastle road to discuss the entrance/exit to Supervalu S/C (back entrance) and Lucan Sports Club car park entrance/exit. Following the discussion that took place could the Chief Executive provide an update on proposed box junction and other possible measures?"

REPLY: 

The outcome of the discussion are as follows:

1) The entrance to the car park for hockey/sports club has been raised as a concern as traffic is unable to enter or exit at peak times for the sports clubs. 

Response : A keep clear box is recommended at the access to allow access for turning traffic. 

2) Vehicles are remaining in the bus lane on the approach to the Junction between the R120 and Tandy’s Lane 

Response: This is a matter for garda enforcement as the lines are all in place.  We consider the non-renewal/removal of the left turn arrow on the approach to the hockey club may help discourage drivers from entering the bus lane here. In addition a yield sign is recommended at the end of the bus lane just north of the access. 

3) Vehicles are edging out at the SuperValu delivery access. 

Response: This access road is in private ownership rather than the public domain except for the small section that lines up with the public footpath. There is a limit therefore to what can be done. There should not be cars in the bus lane here except for cars entering the Supervalu premises. We consider the non-renewal/removal of the left turn lane marking and a yield sign on the bus lane are appropriate here.