COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

South Dublin County Council Crest

MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

MOTION NO. 5

MOTION: Councillor E. Murphy

Cathaoirleachs Business

"That this Area Committee notes the works at Scholarstown Road and at the Orlagh roundabout have become farcical at this point in time. The works are creating significant traffic issues even at off peak times. I am requesting that this area committee is provided with the drone footage which was taken by the Council, that SDCC urgently reassess the situation and a full report be given to this area committee."

REPORT:

The Council acknowledges that there are currently delays at the Orlagh Roundabout which is causing public disquiet.

There is currently a temporary traffic management system in place at the roundabout which is necessary for the protection of the workers and public alike. This has the effect of narrowing the road to less than what it will be in the permanent works.

The road surfacing is as yet incomplete and is therefore lower than its permanent state. Consequently, HGV’s/buses etc are not as yet using the inner apron.

In addition, it is widely accepted that delays are caused in roadworks situation due to drivers slowing down to view the works.

The recent weather poor conditions also contributed to slower traffic flows.

All of the foregoing give rise to traffic delays

These however are temporary and will therefore be short-lived.

It is not possible to construct a scheme of the scale and nature such as this scheme in such a narrow corridor without causing some disruption to traffic

Finally, the road works are not as yet complete so it would be premature at this stage to suggest that the redesign doesn’t work. The works however, are scheduled to be completed before Christmas. These works will then be monitored to ensure they work satisfactorily.

We have enclosed a link showing a drone survey that was carried out at this roundabout showing that the two lanes on the Scholarstown Road Eastern Arm were rarely used and when they were, it gave rise to conflicts. https://www.sdcc.ie/en/services/transport/cycle-tracks-and-greenway-schemes/scholarstown-road/