COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

QUESTION NO. 18

QUESTION: Councillor G. O'Connell

To ask the Chief Executive when is it intended to review the control of HGV policy and to include in his answer progress in installing a 3.5 limit on the cell between the R148 and Kennelsfort Rd.

REPLY:

The HGV policy review has begun.  The research on traffic counts, traffic category breakdowns and all necessary surveys has been initiated at several previously identified locations.  The Kennelsfort Road is one of these previously identified locations to be surveyed.

The weight restriction review is going to review the existing weight restricted locations and to reassess the appropriateness of the currently posted weight restrictions.  Existing weight restrictions can:  (a) remain at the current restriction band (b) be removed if conditions are found to merit this change. (c) the restriction band may be changed if that is deemed appropriate.

The HGV weight bands available are: (1) no weight restriction, (2) 12.5 tonne limit, (3) 7.5 tonne limit, (4) 3.5 tonne limit.

Kennelsfort road will be assessed in this review. The appropriate consultation will take place and an appropriate weight limit will be recommended by SDCC with the approval of an Garda Síochána as per the legislation.