The signalised traffic lights at the Sandyford Road / Wyckham Way junction, (beside the RSA Building), have been upgraded over the last few weeks.
On Tuesday night / Wednesday morning of this week the lights were switched off and re-wired to a new control box to allow a new phasing programme to be installed and to allow the junction to be set up to respond to changing traffic patterns.

In addition the junction is monitored remotely via computer and CCTV camera.
The Council’s Traffic Section has noted a vast improvement in traffic flows through the junction as well as improved safety for pedestrians crossing the roadway.

DLRCC TRAFFIC NEWS
Saturday 28th May 2011 –to – Friday 3rd June 2011

A public service provided by the Transportation Department of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. Listed below are noteworthy road works, which the Traffic Section has been informed of. Details are supplied as per information received by 16:00 hours on the preceding Thursday. Emergency road works cannot be forecast.

» New Entry Estimate of Potential Disruption:
# Update *** major ** medium * minor

GENERAL NOTES

ROADWORKS / LANE RESTRICTIONS

# Murphystown Parallel Road ***
Ongoing traffic restrictions on Murphystown Road and the adjacent roads can be expected for the next one to two weeks.

A one-way system will be in operation until the Parallel Road is opened to the public. Northbound traffic will be allowed to travel along Murphystown Road. Southbound Traffic will be diverted from the M50 bridge, to Leopardstown Road, Kilgobbin Road, to the Sandyford Hall Roundabout.

There will also be Stop / Go in operation at the Leopardstown Road and Ballyogan Road Junctions, throughout the week 30th May to 3rd June 2011. However traffic restrictions will be limited to one junction at a time to avoid excessive disruption.

This temporary closure and Stop/Go operations will allow the Contractor to complete traffic signal installations, public lighting, road lining and sundry items, ahead of opening of the road to the public within the next one to two weeks.

The Murphystown Road will be Cul de Sac’ed at the Sandyford Hall Roundabout and at Mt Eagle Lawn junctions following opening of the new road to the public.

Pedestrian access to Glencairn Luas stop for passengers from Ballyogan Road, will continue to be via Glencairn Road and Glencairn Heath. Pedestrians from Murphystown Road / Leopardstown Road will continue to access Glencairn LUAS stop via the new pedestrian ramp near Mount Eagle Park.

» N11 Stillorgan Road, opposite Brewery Road at Farmleigh Estate Bus Stop*
Work will take place to carry out the installation of Real Time Bus Passenger Information signage at the bus stop on N11 Stillorgan Road, opposite Brewery Road at Farmleigh Estate Bus Stop from Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June from 8am-6pm.

Moreen Estate, Sandyford *

Works to construct a new boundary wall to the Moreen Estate between Blackthorn Drive and the “Green Route” commenced in February. Works are due to be completed by the end of July 2011. The works involve constructing a 2.5m high wall and laying a new Foul sewer. As part of the works a diversion route has been put in place to replace the existing cyclepath between Blackthorn Drive and the “Green Route”.

» Mount Annville Road, Mount Merrion**

Work will take place to facilitate the completion of the Dublin Region Watermains Rehabilitation Project Construction Works on Mount Annville Road, Mount Merrion, from Monday 30th May until Friday 3rd June 2011 (incl) between the hours of 8am – 6pm. Two-way traffic flow will be maintained at all times. Stop/Go will be in operation during this time.

Main Street Dundrum *
Work will take place to carry out Footpath Restoration Works from Monday 23rd May 2011 for approx 2-3 weeks between 8am-6pm. Traffic Management will be in operation during this time.

With the NRA warning that large numbers of roads are not safe for users, Cllr Neale Richmond has said that a Countywide safety audited is needed

“Road safety campaigners, the families of road death victims and huge numbers of road users all know of specific cases where sections of roads are dangerous, or even lethal.
“Fred Barry’s admission is worrying because it comes after Ireland’s biggest ever economic boom.
“But it’s disturbing that the head of the NRA, which has responsibility for so many roads, has not been able to solve the problem. If it knows where the blackspots are, why are they still there?
“Why are we still seeing new road surfaces wear away, leaving a slippery shiny surface underneath? Many roads have been damaged once again by two harsh cold spells and it is imperative that these are repaired as soon as possible to prevent serious accidents.
“And why is so much signage still inadequate?
“Fine Gael has long called for a safety audit of all non-national roads. Dun Laoghaire Rathdown should be required to conduct annual audits of its road network, with assistance from the NRA. At the same time, the NRA should conduct audits of all national roads built more than ten years ago.
“Fred Barry’s comments are welcome, and he is right to point out that a variety of organisations are involved. The NRA must take some of the blame for not taking action sooner. But the succession of Fianna Fáil Transport Ministers over the last 13 years must take the lion’s share.”

The Council Traffic Section has approved a temporary road closure for Ballyedmonduff Road.
The road closure will be from Cannon’s Corner to Glencullen Crossroads, (Johnnie Fox’s Pub).
The diversion route will be via Ballybetagh Road and Enniskerry Road.
The date of the closure is Sunday, 28th November, between 8.30am and 6.00pm.
The purpose of the closure is to allow the Water Maintenance Section to undertake essential repair works on the Council’s water network.
Local residents will be informed via a public information leaflet to all houses on the route.