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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

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MEETING OF RATHFARNHAM / TEMPLEOGUE / FIRHOUSE / BOHERNABREENA AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

HEADED ITEM NO.9

HEADED ITEM: Environment

New Works: Templeville Road and Glendown Road Active Travel Scheme

REPLY:

Templeville Road and Glendown Road Active Travel Scheme Update

The scheme comprises of Glendown Road, Templeville Road from, and including, Wainsfort Roundabout to Templeogue Road and Springfield Avenue.

The contractor for the scheme, Donnelly Civil Engineering, is currently working on Glendown Road and Templeville Road with the key section of works at the Wainsfort Roundabout.

Configuration of Templeville Wainsfort Roundabout.

The configuration of the roundabout at Wainsfort Road is in accordance with the Cycle Design Manual which is a specific design manual in accordance with DMURS containing details for the design of cycle tracks within the road network.  This design of the Templeville Wainsfort Roundabout is detailed in Cycle Design Manual and was the preferred layout following a non-statutory consultation in April 2024. 30 submissions were received and 70% preferred the layout under construction.

The design of the roundabout provides crossing points for pedestrians and cyclists by means of zebra crossings on each arm of the roundabout. The crossings are close to but separate to the roundabout. Motorists give way to people crossing road and then use the roundabout as normal and then on exiting give way to the crossing on the exit arm. For safety of vulnerable road users speed of vehicular traffic is controlled by the roundabout geometry, however, the design is suitable for traffic flow up to 25,000 vehicles per day.

The Templeville Wainsfort Roundabout is recorded by the RSA as a significant locus of collisions for cyclists.

The Templeville Road – Transport Statement provided by AECOM in 2023 noted “The removal of flared approaches and the introduction of priority-controlled crossing facilities at the Templeville Road / Wainsfort Road roundabout is shown to have some moderate impact on modelled operation, particularly in the PM peak, however the models suggest the junction continues to operate at capacity with improved active travel benefit.” During the construction of the roundabout the Traffic Management Centre have been observing the Cypress Grove Road and Templeville approaches to the roundabout and have indicated no significant queueing.

The proposed roundabout will realise significant improvements for vulnerable road users commuting and traveling to schools and other amenities in the area. The existing allowed for higher speeds and did not provide for vulnerable road users. The area is highlighted as an area with a high incidence of collisions.

Construction and progress.

The contract stipulated a 12-month construction period. Works commenced in July 2025 and to date the construction is on target to be completed within the 12-monthe timeframe. The works remaining and completion timeframe for each section of the works is provided below. it should be noted the contractor will remain on site until 12-month programme is completed.

Wainsfort Roundabout.

Progress to date; Site Clearance. Install ducts for crossings and drains. Modify driveways for 13 properties at and adjacent to the roundabout. Construct kerbs, traffic islands, footpaths and tactile paving on Templeville Road west approach and Wainsfort Road approach,

Current and up-coming works; Construct kerbs, traffic islands, footpaths and tactile paving on Cypress Grove Road approach and remainder of Templeville Road east approach. Completion surfacing of roundabout and complete crossings on each approach.

Programme

Templeville Road;

Progress to date; 140 Driveway brought up to level with proposed cycle track. Drainage works on driveways and initial landscaping of grass verge.

Current and up-coming works; the modification of driveway apron areas will be completed this week. The modification of side road junctions at Templeville Avenue and Templeville Park are to commence as is the signal junction at Fortfield Park. The contractor has scheduled the cycle track kerb to be installed by the end of February. At each driveway a lower sloped kerb will be provided.

Programme

Kerbing to commence in early March. A significant task will be to complete slopes at driveways and is schedule to take place from March to May with Macadam to be installed thereafter.

Glendown Road;

Progress to date; clear site, construct a new public lighting network along the green, construct updated crossings on side roads at, Orwell Park Green, Orwell Park Avenue, Orwell Park Close, Glendown Avenue, Glendown Lawn and Glendown Drive. Construct the cycle track kerb along Glendown Road.

Current and up-coming works; Lay base layer and red surface layer of macadam along the Cycle Track. Construct pedestrian crossings and cycle tracks at the junction at Cypress Drive. Install renewed traffic signal equipment and complete ESB power connection. Instal road markings and signs.

Glendown Road is approaching completion of works and the contractors programme is to complete this section of the works in mid-April.

Springfield Avenue, between Templeogue Road and Dodder Bridge has not yet commenced. Works are scheduled to commence in March but will be subject to completion of main works at the Roundabout first.