COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

MOTION NO.1

MOTION: Councillor D. Ó Brádaigh

That this committee agrees to examine the feasibility for the introduction of a contra flow cycle lane (measuring approximately 620mtrs) on the R835 Old Celbridge Road section, between Dodsboro Road and Tubber Lane, to achieve improved, direct and safer cycle connectivity between Lucan and Leixlip.

REPORT:

The R835 Old Celbridge Road is not identified as part of the Cycle South Dublin (CySD) programme and we have no current plans for a scheme there. Nor do we have funding included for the route in the (expected) NTA 2024 allocations or in the 3 year Capital Programme.

An initial inspection indicates that there is not adequate available road width over the full length of the one way section of road to provide for a footpath and a minimum width of contra flow cycle lane while maintaining a minimum road width for vehicles. It will be necessary to undertake a topographical survey of the road to ensure that, that is the case.

Should there be a viable route, we will add it to the list of routes countywide to be considered for 'Rapid Deployment' measures and advance a scheme there once adequate funding becomes available.