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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

MOTION NO. 7

MOTION: Councillor W. Carey

That this Area Committee agrees that council should address the traffic priority issue that exists at the junction of Fonthill Rd and Cherrywood Grove to and bring clarity to the issue that will improve safety here.

REPORT:

The Traffic Section has reviewed the traffic priority arrangements at the junction of Fonthill Road and Cherrywood Grove. To improve clarity and safety, additional regulatory signage for No Right Turn will be installed for traffic exiting onto Fonthill Road. 

In addition, further road safety measures are planned for the mini-roundabout at Fonthill Road and Cherrywood Avenue. These works are programmed to be implemented in Q1 2026 and will be aimed at improving overall safety and addressing the issues raised.