Construction Updates & Notifications
Roadworks Update at Binns Bridge, Dorset Street Lower – 29th May 2024
In order to construct the toucan crossing linking the canal towpaths at Binns Bridge on Dorset Street Lower, it will be necessary to reduce the number of traffic lanes at Binns Bridge over the coming four months. These works commenced on the evening of Monday 20th May and are being carried out in eight stages. Variable message signs giving advance warning of the works are installed at the following locations:
- Junction of Drumcondra Road Lower and Clonliffe Road.
- Outbound side of Binns Bridge.
- Junction of Whitworth Road and Saint Patrick’s Road.
- Junction of Belvidere Road and North Circular Road.
Stage 1 (preparatory) works were curtailed last week due to the Europa League Final in Lansdowne Road and will be completed this week instead. The works contractor also attempted to commence Stage 2 (outbound side ducting) works on Friday 24th May, but as the traffic management layout resulted in significant tailbacks towards the city centre, the contractor decided to reopen all traffic lanes and review the layout. These works are now planned to resume on Tuesday 4th June under a revised traffic management layout.
The revised works programme is as follows:
- Stage 1: Remainder of preparatory works (exposing gas main) – evenings/nights from Wednesday 29th May to Thursday 30th May inclusive, between 7:30pm and 6:00am each night. Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction, stop/go system in place.
- Set up Stage 2 traffic management layout – night of Monday 3rd June, between 11:00pm and 4:00am. Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction, stop/go system in place.
- Stage 2: Lay ducting in western footpath and across two outbound traffic lanes – days/evenings from Tuesday 4th June to Monday 17th June inclusive. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
- Stage 3: Lay ducting in two middle traffic lanes – evenings/nights from Monday 17th June to Friday 21st June inclusive, between 7:30pm and 6:00am each night. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
- Stage 4: Lay ducting across two inbound traffic lanes, build chambers, install valves on gas main – days/evenings from Saturday 22nd June to Friday 19th July inclusive. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
All traffic lanes will be reopened between Friday 19th July and Tuesday 6th August for the construction industry holiday period. This period includes the All-Ireland Hurling and Football Finals.
In between each of the stages, the traffic management layout will be changed during the night, typically between 11:00pm and 4:00am. At these times, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and a stop/go system will be in place as the traffic signals at the Dorset Street Lower/Drumcondra Road Lower/Whitworth Road junction will be switched off.
From Tuesday 6th August, works will resume as follows (details to be confirmed closer to the time):
- Stage 5: Reinstate and extend central median, install traffic signal pole base in median (day/evening works). Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
- Stage 6: Install traffic signal pole bases, tactile paving and footpath paving (day/evening works). Lay ducting across the mouth of Whitworth Road to connect the new toucan crossing to the existing traffic signals (evening/night works).
- Stage 7: Road resurfacing and road markings (evening/night works).
- Stage 8: Commissioning the new toucan crossing (evening/night works).
These roadworks are currently expected to be completed in September 2024.
Road users should expect to encounter delays in the area and should consider using alternative routes if possible, particularly if travelling to Dublin Airport. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works.
Reopening Update for Linear Park between Cross Guns Bridge and Binns Bridge – 29th May 2024
Construction works are getting close to completion on both towpaths along the linear park between Cross Guns Bridge and Binns Bridge. The project team is acutely aware that local people are keen to see the park reopen as soon as possible. The park will be reopened to the public in two phases as follows:
- Phase 1: The entire northern towpath (alongside the railway line), the new pedestrian and cycle bridge and the southern towpath between Lock 3 and the former Spain’s warehouse (to the rear of Saint Ignatius Road) are currently expected to reopen to the public at the end of June 2024. Until Phase 2 is complete, the southern towpath can be accessed by using the laneway between house nos. 23 and 24 Saint Ignatius Road.
- Phase 2: The remainder, i.e. the southern towpath between the former Spain’s warehouse and Binns Bridge, will reopen to the public after the Dorset Street Lower toucan crossing at Binns Bridge is completed. This is currently expected to be at the end of September 2024. The works contractor needs this space to store plant and materials during construction of the toucan crossing.
Some minor construction works (e.g. jetty construction) will be taking place for a time after the Phase 1 reopening, as well as snagging works.
Cyclists should note that all of the original towpaths in the linear park (including the northern towpath between the new footbridge and Binns Bridge) are for pedestrians only, as they are too narrow to accommodate both pedestrians and cyclists at the same time. Until Phase 2 is reopened, cyclists can access Dorset Street Lower via Saint Ignatius Road, Innisfallen Parade or North Circular Road.
Precise dates for the opening of each phase of the linear park will be notified in advance as they become clearer.
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Roadworks Update at Binns Bridge, Dorset Street Lower – 13th May 2024
In order to construct the toucan crossing (i.e. pedestrian and cycle crossing) linking the canal towpaths at Binns Bridge on Dorset Street Lower, it will be necessary to reduce the number of traffic lanes at Binns Bridge over the coming three to four months. These works will commence after the upcoming Bruce Springsteen concert in Croke Park and will be carried out in eight stages as follows:
- Stage 1: Preparatory works (removal of central median opposite Portland Place, exposing gas main) – evenings/nights from Monday 20th May to Thursday 23rd May inclusive, between 7:30pm and 6:00am each night. Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction, stop/go system in place.
- Stage 2: Lay ducting in outbound side footpath and across two outbound traffic lanes – days/evenings from Friday 24th May to Friday 7th June inclusive. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
- Stage 3: Lay ducting in two middle traffic lanes – evenings/nights from Monday 10th June to Thursday 13th June inclusive, between 7:30pm and 6:00am each night. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
- Stage 4: Lay ducting across two inbound traffic lanes, build chambers, install valves on gas main – days/evenings from Friday 14th June to Tuesday 9th July inclusive. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
- Stage 5: Reinstate and extend central median, install traffic signal pole base in median – days/evenings from Wednesday 10th July to Friday 19th July inclusive. Traffic reduced to two lanes in each direction.
All traffic lanes will be reopened between Friday 19th July and Tuesday 6th August for the construction industry holiday period. This period includes the All-Ireland Hurling and Football Finals.
In between each of the stages, the traffic management layout will be changed during the night, typically between 11:00pm and 4:00am. At these times, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and a stop/go system will be in place as the traffic signals at the Dorset Street Lower/Drumcondra Road Lower/Whitworth Road junction will be switched off.
From Tuesday 6th August, works will resume as follows (details to be confirmed closer to the time):
- Stage 6: Install traffic signal pole bases, tactile paving and footpath paving (day/evening works). Lay ducting across the mouth of Whitworth Road to connect the new toucan crossing to the existing traffic signals (evening/night works).
- Stage 7: Road resurfacing and road markings (evening/night works).
- Stage 8: Commissioning (i.e. starting up) the new toucan crossing (evening/night works).
These roadworks are currently expected to be complete in early September 2024.
Variable message signs giving advance warning of the works will be installed at the following locations from Monday 13th May:
- Inbound and outbound sides of Binns Bridge.
- Junction of Whitworth Road and Saint Patrick’s Road.
- Junction of Belvidere Road and North Circular Road.
Road users should expect to encounter delays in the area and should consider using alternative routes if possible, particularly if travelling to Dublin Airport. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Roadworks Update for Cross Guns Bridge and Binns Bridge – 19th April 2024
Cross Guns Bridge
In order to commission the new traffic signals and complete the road markings at Cross Guns Bridge (Phibsborough Road/Whitworth Road/Prospect Road junction), it will be necessary to introduce a stop/go system at Cross Guns Bridge on Monday 22nd April, between 7:30pm and 4:00am the following morning. One traffic lane in each direction will be maintained during these works.
Binns Bridge
In order to carry out surveys of underground utilities that will assist in planning the works required for the proposed toucan crossing at Binns Bridge, it will be necessary to reduce Dorset Street Lower outbound to one traffic lane between Belvidere Road and Binns Bridge on Tuesday 23rd and Wednesday 24th April, between 7:30pm and 11:00pm each night. Marshals will be present to guide traffic entering and exiting Saint Ignatius Road. If the survey works make good progress on the Tuesday night, the Wednesday night restrictions will not be required. Inbound lanes on Dorset Street Lower will be unaffected.
Road users should expect to encounter delays and should consider alternative routes at these times, particularly if travelling to Dublin Airport. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience during the works that have taken place to date.
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Roadworks Update at Bloody Sunday Bridge – 12th April 2024
In order to complete the new footpath on the east side (i.e. Croke Park side) of Bloody Sunday Bridge (Russell Street/Jones Road), it will be necessary to reduce the road width to one lane at the bridge from Monday 15th April to Wednesday 17th April 2024 inclusive. As per previous works at Bloody Sunday Bridge, temporary traffic signals and pedestrian crossings will be in operation on these dates. Pedestrian access between Russell Street and the Davin Stand car park will be maintained during the car park’s opening hours.
Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience during the works that have taken place to date
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Roadworks Update at Bloody Sunday Bridge – 12th April 2024
In order to complete the new footpath on the east side (i.e. Croke Park side) of Bloody Sunday Bridge (Russell Street/Jones Road), it will be necessary to reduce the road width to one lane at the bridge from Monday 15th April to Wednesday 17th April 2024 inclusive. As per previous works at Bloody Sunday Bridge, temporary traffic signals and pedestrian crossings will be in operation on these dates. Pedestrian access between Russell Street and the Davin Stand car park will be maintained during the car park’s opening hours.
Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience during the works that have taken place to date
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Roadworks Update at Cross Guns Bridge – 3rd April 2024
Due to a scheduling conflict, the installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface at the Phibsborough Road/Prospect Road/Whitworth Road junction that was originally planned for Wednesday 3rd April will now take place on Monday 8th April, between 7:30pm and 4:00am the following morning. During these times, the traffic signals at Cross Guns Bridge will be switched off and a stop-go system will be in operation. Noisy works, such as cutting the road surface, are to be completed by 11:00pm.
As previously advised, road users are encouraged to use alternative routes where feasible, as delays are expected during these works. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their patience during the works that have taken place to date.
Roadworks Update at Cross Guns Bridge – 28th March 2024
The road resurfacing works at Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough have now been completed. However, there will be a slight change to the original programme for the remaining on-road works, meaning the night time closures will run into the first week of April as follows:
Thursday 28th March – Raising of ironworks (such as manhole and valve covers) to match the new surface level and laying of permanent road markings. Some surfacing works along the canal towpath, between Lock 3 and Cross Guns Bridge, are also planned.
Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd April – Installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface throughout the junction.
As before, these works will take place on each of these days between 7:30pm and 4:00am the following morning. During these times, the traffic signals at Cross Guns Bridge will be switched off and a stop-go system will be in operation. Noisy works, such as cutting the road surface, are to be completed by 11:00pm each night.
Road users are encouraged to use alternative routes where feasible, as delays are expected during these works. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused
Upcoming Footpath Works at Bloody Sunday Bridge- 22/03/2024
“In order to progress the on-street roadworks for the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 project at Bloody Sunday Bridge, it will be necessary to close the inbound (eastern) footpath and traffic lane on the bridge from Monday 25th March to Friday 29th March inclusive. This is to facilitate new connections to the local electricity network.
During this period, temporary traffic signals and pedestrian crossings will be established to manage traffic flow through the outbound traffic lane and to allow pedestrians to access the western footpath. There will not be enough space available to allow pedestrians past the works location without crossing the road.
A letter drop to inform local residents and businesses has already taken place. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works.
Roadworks at Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough, 25th-28th March 2024
The on-street roadworks for the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 project at Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough are now nearing completion. One of the remaining tasks is to resurface the roadway on the bridge and at the junction of Phibsborough Road, Prospect Road and Whitworth Road. As this work will be disruptive, it is scheduled to be undertaken over four evenings/nights, from Monday 25th to Thursday 28th March 2024 inclusive, between 7:30pm and 4:00am the following morning. During these times, the traffic signals at Cross Guns Bridge will be switched off and a stop-go system will be in operation, as the road will be reduced to one lane at the works location.
The resurfacing works will be carried out in three stages and will include the introduction of a raised table surface at the junction. The fourth stage involves road marking and the installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface.
Stage 1: Monday 25th March – Road resurfacing works on the inbound lanes of Prospect Road and the eastbound lane of Whitworth Road, i.e. outside the Bernard Shaw pub. Please see attached drawing ‘Surfacing Stage 1.pdf’.
Stage 2: Tuesday 26th March – Road resurfacing works on the inbound lanes of Cross Guns Bridge and the westbound lane of Whitworth Road. Please see attached drawings ‘Surfacing Stage 2 Sheet 1.pdf’ and ‘Surfacing Stage 2 Sheet 2.pdf’.
Please also note that for a brief time whilst the new surface is being laid at the junction of Phibsborough Road and Royal Canal Bank/Eglinton Terrace, it will not be possible for vehicles to exit from Royal Canal Bank/Eglinton Terrace, as the junction is too narrow. However, emergency access will be facilitated if necessary.
Stage 3: Wednesday 27th March – Road resurfacing works on the outbound lanes of Cross Guns Bridge and Prospect Road, i.e. outside Des Kelly’s. Please see attached drawings ‘Surfacing Stage 3 Sheet 1.pdf’ and ‘Surfacing Stage 3 Sheet 2.pdf’.
Stage 4: Thursday 28th March – Laying of road markings and installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface throughout the junction.
Noisy works, such as cutting and planing off the existing road surface, are to be completed by 11:00pm each night.
In the event that the works are subjected to unforeseen delay (e.g. bad weather), a fifth night (from 7:30pm on Friday 29th March to 4:00am on Saturday 30th March) may be required to complete the resurfacing works. Further notice will be provided in advance if a fifth night is needed here.
Road users are encouraged to use alternative routes where feasible, as delays are expected during these works. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Proposed tree removal between Lock 2 and Lock 3 - 27/02/2024
In accordance with the original consultant arborist’s tree report, the project site arborist has undertaken an assessment of a number of existing trees along the south bank of the Royal Canal between Binns Bridge (Lock 2) and Lock 3. The outcome of his assessment is as follows:
- The immediate removal of one tree on the south side of the canal near Lock 3.
- It has recently come to light there are significantly more existing underground services along the south side canal towpath in the area adjacent lock 2 than had previously been thought. Also in this area are two large willow trees that have caused structural damage to the lock 2 chamber wall. As such, the proposed new underground services will have to be installed in the area occupied by the tree roots. The service trench backfill material is not compatible with the survival of the tree roots and risks destabilisating the tree. In addition, it is Waterways Ireland’s intention to remove both trees to prevent any further damage to the Lock chamber wall.
Every attempt will be made to ensure new tress are planted at some suitable location along the scheme to replace those felled.
RCG P3 Traffic News Update- 15/02/2024
ROAD / STREET | LOCATION (address no., business name or between junctions) | WORKS DESCRIPTION | TRAFFIC LIGHT SWITCH OFF | DATES OF WORK | UTILITY / CONTRACTOR |
Phibsborough Rd / Whitworth Rd Junction | Des Kellys / Bernard Sahw | Outbound bus lane closed for Royal Canal Greeneway works | N | 8/2/24 – 22/3/24 | Jons Civil Engineering |
Phibsborough Rd / Whitworth Rd Junction | Des Kellys / Bernard Sahw | Road Surfacing and traffic signal upgrade | Y | 25/3/24 – 28/3/24 (nights) | Jons Civil Engineering |
Russell St / Jones Rd | Bloody Sunday Bridge | Single Lane Shuttle Temp Traffic Lights for path works on outbound direction | N | 8/2/24 – 23/2/24 | Jons Civil Engineering |
Russell St / Jones Rd | Bloody Sunday Bridge | Single Lane Shuttle Temp Traffic Lights for path works on inbound direction | N | 26/2/24 – 08/3/24 | Jons Civil Engineering |
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Upcoming Roadworks
Cross Guns Bridge - Road Crossing Works - 6th and 7th February 2024
As part of the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 Project works, Jons Civil Engineering will be carrying out night works at Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough Road, on Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th February. These necessary works entail the installation of 12 no. ducts across the full width of Phibsborough Road at Cross Guns Bridge. These ducts are required for the provision of the following services:
- A new Toucan signalised road crossing at Cross Guns Bridge (pedestrians & cyclists)
- New comms ducting for waterways Ireland
- New ducting to upgrade extant traffic signal infrastructure at Whitworth Road / Prospect Road / Phibsborough Rd junction
- New DCC fibre and DCC CCTV ducting
Traffic management will be set up at approximately 7:30pm on Tuesday 6th February. This will necessitate the temporary closure of 3 traffic lanes at any one time, leaving only one traffic lane in operation for the duration of the work shift (7:30pm to 4am). All excessively noisy works will be completed before 11pm. Traffic lights at Whitworth Road / Prospect Road junction will be temporarily switched off and a stop / go shuttle system (manually controlled by 7 no. traffic marshals) will be in place for the duration of the shift. Works will finish at 4am each night and all traffic lanes will be fully reopened to traffic.
Advance notification will be given to all local businesses and residential dwellings by means of a letter drop and variable message sign units located at Cross Guns Bridge.
The works will be carried out over two nights and while disruption to traffic is unavoidable every effort will be made to ensure disruption is kept to an absolute minimum.
Cross Guns Bridge (Phibsborough Road/Prospect Road/Whitworth Road Junction)
On Saturday 13th January, the traffic signals at this junction will be temporarily switched off in order to transfer the existing traffic signal poles into moveable blocks. A stop/go system will be in place while the transfer takes place and both Phibsborough Road and Prospect Road will be reduced from four lanes to two at the junction, with both the inbound and outbound bus lanes closed to traffic.
When the transfer is complete, all lanes will reopen to traffic except the inbound (east side) bus lane, which will remain closed to traffic for the following six weeks. Pedestrians will be diverted into this bus lane, with works commencing on the inbound footpath on Monday 15th January. In late February, works will then swap to the opposite side of the road, with the outbound (west side) bus lane closed to traffic for a further six weeks.
Throughout the works period, a number of evening/night time or weekend traffic signal switch-offs and stop/go systems will be required in order to lay utilities across the roadway and to resurface the carriageway. These works are expected to cause considerable disruption, as traffic will be reduced to one lane at the works location. The first of these switch-offs is provisionally scheduled for late January; more precise dates, times and traffic management plans will be confirmed closer to the dates in question.
Works at Cross Guns Bridge are expected to be substantially complete in April 2024.
Bloody Sunday Bridge (Russell Street/Jones’ Road Junction)
Subject to the issue of a road closure order, on Wednesday 24th January the bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions until Friday 9th February inclusive. This is in order to dig a single trench across the full width of the road, to ensure that all underground utilities can be laid with adequate spacing between them. Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained throughout this period, especially on Croke Park match days.
During the road closure period, there will be two diversion routes for traffic as follows:
- Eastern Diversion: North Circular Road ↔ Summerhill Parade ↔ Ballybough Road ↔ Clonliffe Road
- Western Diversion: North Circular Road ↔ Belvidere Road ↔ Dorset Street Lower ↔ Drumcondra Road Lower ↔ Clonliffe Road
Both routes can be used in either direction.
As soon as the road closure period ends, one traffic lane on the bridge will reopen for the following four weeks, with traffic flow controlled by temporary traffic signals on either side of the bridge. Further information on this arrangement will be confirmed closer to the time.
Works at Bloody Sunday Bridge are expected to be substantially complete in March 2024.
Please see attached traffic management plans for your information. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience and disruption that may be caused as a result of these works.
Royal Canal Phase 4 - 6th November 2023 - Bridge Installation Video
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Ongoing Closures and Diversions
The following road/towpath closures are currently ongoing to allow for the construction of the Royal Canal Greenway (Phase 3):
- Cross Guns Bridge (Phibsborough) to Binns Bridge (Drumcondra)
- Russell Street Bridge (Croke Park) to Clarke’s Bridge (Ballybough)
- Clarke's Bridge to Newcomen Bridge.
- Portland Place Park
- Charleville Mall (Road closure; open for pedestrians)
Further information regarding the closures, including advised diversion routes, can be found below.