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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN/PALMERSTOWN/NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

MOTION NO  7

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

That the Chief Executive provide a report on the various Capital programmes  road works programme for the Lucan area, to include ones that have commenced and expected timelines for outstanding projects.

REPORT:

The following schemes have been identified as those that will be progressed or already commenced in the Lucan Area within the next 5 years

Celbridge Link Road                          Now

Lucan Canal Loop                             Now

Grand Canal extension                      Now

N4 to Liffey Valley                            Now

Liffey Valley to Lucan                       Now

Canal loop to Celbridge Road          Soon

Clondalkin Boot Road to N4             Soon

Schemes that are identified as ‘now’ will be progressed within the next two years, Schemes that are identified as ‘Soon’ will be progressed between within the next 5 years.

In relation to NTA funded schemes, the Council’s mission is to provide people with a well-connected, well designed, and safe cycle network that offers people a credible alternative to using their car. This approach will play an important role in addressing traffic and environmental challenges we face but will also offer people healthier lifestyles and can bring real benefits to our local economies.

Delivery of better cycle infrastructure enabling people of all abilities to cycle is an increasingly important issue for the people of South Dublin. Cycle South Dublin is the Council’s proposed programme of work aimed at delivering cycling improvements across the County over the next 10 years.

The following is a progress update on 2021 Road Repairs in the Lucan Area

Esker Road, Lane-  Resurfacing works complete

Leixlip Road-  Resurfacing works complete

Lucan Road-   Contractor appointed, Works in July 2021

Newcastle Road-  Tender being prepared, Works in July / August

Sarsfield park-  Resurfacing works complete