D24 Neighbourhood Cycle Network Phase 2 Complete

Works have now been complete in Phase 2 of the D24 Neighbourhood Cycle Network Phase 2. Works beginning in May 2024 included the construction of cycling infrastructure as well as other road safety implementations.

Construction of a new junction at Ballycullen Drive and Ballycullen Road was firstly constructed as well as cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings on the three arms of the junction. 5KM of segregated cycle lanes using reallocated road space were subsequently built with 12 new pedestrian crossing facilities, 4 being directly adjacent to schools.

                                       Ballycullen Road-Drive Junction

Further works continued on Killinniny Road with two existing pedestrian crossings being raised making them more prominent and visible to road users. The project also saw footpath widening and relocation of public lighting columns on approximately 200 metres of path in front of two primary schools on Ballycullen Drive. Lighting was also added to a permeability route from Killinniny Road to the community centre, football club and men’s shed and school zone works including rondels and pencil bollards were carried out at three schools.

                                       Ballycullen Drive-Avenue Junction

Initial traffic speed data in the area following the works shows a reduction of a 7-day average speed from 55 km/h to 40 km/h at the location of a new raised table pedestrian crossing on Killinniny Road. 

Construction of the nearby Firhouse Road scheme next year will see this this infrastructure connect directly to the Dodder Greenway enhancing regional active travel connectivity.