Reply - HI 16 - Scholarstown Road & Orlagh Rounabout Works

COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM/TEMPLEOGUE-TERENURE AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 08, 2019

HEADED ITEM NO. 16

HEADED ITEM: J. Coughlan

Scholarstown Road Improvements scheme

The scheme aims to improve the public realm by providing upgraded footpaths, shared pedestrian & cycle space, improved drainage measures, additional landscaping, improved signage and new signalized crossing locations on the approaches to the Orlagh Grove roundabout. Providing improvements along the length of Scholarstown Road that is heavily used by school pupils attributed to several primary and secondary schools located in the vicinity of the proposed scheme.

The proposed works will comprise the following:

The provision of almost 0.5km of off road shared cycle and pedestrian space from the Knocklyon Road junction to and around the Orlagh Grove roundabout.
Improved crossing facilities at the entrances to Beverly Drive and the Rookery housing estates.
Improved crossing facilities on all four arms of the Orlagh Grove roundabout.
Upgraded public lighting using efficient LED lighting.
Bus stop improvements with Real Time Passenger Information (RPTI) and improved set-down facilities.
Removal of numerous existing ESB and Eir overhead cables that span throughout the scheme.
Additional landscaping works throughout the scheme
Provision of new and improved drainage
Provision of new public lighting, road markings and cycle route signage

To date, the works are almost complete with the exception of the regrading of the surfacing around the roundabout and signing and lining. Whilst the works were planned to be completed before Christmas, there was a delay due to poor weather conditions. The surfacing material is required to be laid in dry weather to retain strength and durability. It is programmed that this surfacing will be complete by week ending 11 January 2019. Traffic conditions will then be monitored to determine the effect of the roundabout modifications on the traffic conditions.