Tallaght to Clondalkin Phase 1

South Dublin County Council are delighted to announce progression in Phase 1 of the Tallaght to Clondalkin Active Travel scheme between the Old Blessington Road Junction and the Cookstown Road Junction. 

The scheme is being progressed under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994, with public consultation exercise having been undertaken in 2024. Clonmel Enterprises Ltd have been awarded the contract for this project at a tender price of €2.67 million (ex VAT) and works are scheduled to commence in August 2026. This scheme is in conjunction with the National Transport Authority.

This project will provide wider and safer cycle lanes on the Belgard Road from the junction with Old Bessington Road to the junction with Cookstown Road. The cycle lanes will be segregated from motorists by a new raised concrete kerb. The existing narrow cycle lanes will be widened into the grass verge to a width of 2m and in some locations the traffic lanes will be narrowed to 3m each.

The project also proposes the following:

• Improvement to junctions along the route to provide safe crossings and connections for all road users.
• An upgrade of the Airton Road/Belgard Road junction to provide protected cycle facilities in accordance with the Cycle Design Manual
• Safe crossing facilities for pedestrians and cyclists on all four arms of the roundabout at Belgard Road/Belgard Square North.