COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

MOTION NO. 3

MOTION: Councillor L. O'Toole

This committee request Chief Executive to revisit/re-examine the decision made to remove the cul-de-sac within the Somerton estate. It's now been reported that there has been an increase in traffic cutting thru to estate to avoid traffic gridlock on Newcastle Road. Motion asks that management carries out a study in this area to ascertain what the traffic patterns are, and to conclude whether or not the purpose of removing the cul-de-sac has been achieved.

REPORT:

SDCC Traffic section will carry out a traffic survey in the Somerton Estate, a report on the findings will be prepared on the results and findings of the survey and a group email with the report will be sent to the members when it is completed.