COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF CLONDALKIN, NEWCASTLE, RATHCOOLE, SAGGART AND BRITTAS AREA COMMITTEE

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

MOTION NO. 23

MOTION: Councillor W. Carey

That this Area Committee agree that the Council review the section of the road improvement works at the junction of Lealand Road and Bawnogue Road with a view to increasing the turning radius at Bawnogue Road at the left entrance junction into Lealand Est and the entrance to shopping centre on right as the recently installed junction's are too restrictive and will result in traffic incidents including denying turning axis that can be safely negotiated by delivery vehicles.

REPORT:

These road widths and junctions are designed in accordance with the Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets. The narrow radii require vehicles to slow down to a greater extent and drivers to carry out a tighter manoeuvre. As these junction designs become more common driving behaviours will adapt to them.

It is important to note that only the viewpoint of drivers is being considered in this request, these crossings provide a shorter safer crossing for pedestrians and will encourage more active travel