Roadworks and Construction Updates

As part of the Clontarf to City Centre Scheme, following the recent Road Safety Audit 3, the proposed cycle-track realignment works at Fairview Avenue Lower & Merville Avenue are scheduled to commence on Monday 28th April 2025. A duration of approximately 10 weeks will be required to complete the necessary realignment works. The outbound cycle track at these locations will be closed to facilitate the works. 

Location: Fairview Avenue Lower and Merville Avenue;

• Dates; Monday 28th April ( for approximately 10 –weeks)
• Dwg. 406 (off-peak installation) – bus lane to be closed during off-peak hours 
• Dwg. 406A (peak time installation i.e. from 16:00 daily – bus lane re-opened for evening peak)
• Works Description; cycle-track realignment works
• Access to the bus stop platform ref. 522 shall be maintained at all times

The proposed temporary traffic management plan for the works is attached for reference. 
               
For any queries on this email or the attached update, please contact the Active Travel Office at [email protected] 
 
Dublin City Council apologies for any inconvenience caused and seeks the understanding and co-operation of the public during the course of these works.
 

Construction Works

This scheme will be completed in seven sections:

• Section 1 – Talbot Street to Buckingham Street.
• Section 2 – Buckingham Street to the Five Lamps Junction at Portland Row.
• Section 3 – Five Lamps Junction to Annesley Place.
• Section 4 – Annesley Place to Poplar Row.
• Section 5 – Poplar Row to Fairview Strand.
• Section 6 – Fairview Strand to Malahide Road.
• Section 7 – Malahide Road to Alfie Byrne Road.

Access to Premises

Pedestrian access to premises along the route will be maintained at all times during the works. When excavating the road outside individual premises, vehicular access may necessarily be temporarily interrupted. The contractor will liaise with those affected in advance of the work to minimise disruption.

Similarly, access for emergency services, and refuse collection, will also be maintained.

Acknowledgement

Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused and seeks the public’s understanding and co-operation during the course of these works.

Contractor Details

In January 2022, Dublin City Council awarded the contract for construction of the Clontarf to City Centre Project to Clonmel Enterprises Ltd. The contact details are:

• 24-Hour Emergency Contact: 086 032 4904
• Email:   [email protected]
• Web:     http://www.clonmelent.com