South Dublin County Council is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 945 kms of road network in South Dublin.
Road and Footpath Repair Programme
Every year SDCC carry out a Road and Footpath Repair Programme.
Locations requiring repair are identified following inspections by the roads inspector. Inspections are carried out upon receipt of repair requests from Councillors/members of the public or locations identified by inspectors in the course of their work.
When a road or footpath is inspected any and all defects will be noted. If they require repair the inspector will either list if for consideration on a future repair programme or for direct labour crews to resolve depending on the location and scale of the work. Significant hazards will be marked as urgent and resolved as quickly as possible.
Common defects in footpaths that would necessitate repairs are;
- Weathered surface
- Trips/Traps
- Subsidence
- Excessive Crossfall
- Depression/pothole
- Sub-standard width
- Poor re-instatement
Common defects in roads that would necessitate repairs are;
- Weathered surface
- Depression/pothole
- Poor skid resistance
- Subsidence/edge deterioration
- Sub-standard width
- Poor re-instatement
Bridge Repair Programme
In addition to the Road and Footpath Repair Programmes, Road Maintenance also undertake an annual Bridge Repair Programme on the bridges and culverts located along the road network in the county. The Bridge Repair Programme is to address defects and carry out both necessary repair works and routine maintenance across the network.
