The Dodder Greenway: Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road

This section of the Dodder Greenway scheme aims to:

• Provide Active Travel facilities to cater for all ages and abilities along the Dodder River.
• Facilitate active lifestyles for all ages bringing multiple benefits for physical and mental wellbeing.
• Provide improved pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities at the junction of Beech Hill Avenue and Beaver Row and across Clonskeagh Road.
• Contribute to a reduction in transport emissions in line with the objectives of the Climate Action Plan by encouraging a shift to Active Travel.

A non-statutory public consultation process was carried out from 2 November 2023 to 8 December 2023. The date for submissions has now passed.

An information event on the project was held on 9 November 2023 in Donnybrook Parish Community Centre. Feedback received during the consultation may influence the final design.

It is anticipated that this scheme will be implemented under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act. EIA and AA screening Reports have being completed for each section and a final decision on the proposed planning route will be made by Dublin City Council's planners.

The project is being funded by the National Transport Authority.

Yes. Traffic impacts along the route and the wider area have been considered as part of environmental screening exercises. Extensive traffic modelling of how traffic will divert once the scheme is in place has been carried out as part of the Traffic Analysis.

In order to maintain the current two-way traffic and facilitate the new shared area between the David Lloyd Gym and Smurfit Kappa entrance, the existing eastern kerb line would require realigning and the extension of the existing retaining wall along this section.

In addition, approximately ten established trees would be impacted. Heavy civil works on the eastern kerb line will not be required if the one-way system starts at the entrance to Smurfit Kappa. This also aligns with the rapid build scheme objective which aims to use cost-effective measures to deliver walking and cycling infrastructure.

Yes. The following  screening assessments have been completed:

• Environmental Impact Assessment Screening.
• Appropriate Assessment Screening.

Both screening reports concluded that an Environmental Impact Assessment report and Appropriate Assessment Report are not required. They can be found on the 'Publications and reports' page.

No. All proposed works will remain outside of the river and its banks and utilise existing footpaths and road space for the new infrastructure.

The existing accessible parking bay outside number 10 Beaver Row Cottages will be maintained.

As space available along Beaver Row and Beech Hill Road is constrained, a shared space for pedestrians and cyclists is required. Pedestrian priority will be provided.

During the detailed design process, careful consideration will be given to the material palette used in order to ensure pedestrians and cyclists use shared areas appropriately. Tactile paving and signage will be provided in accordance with the National Transport Authority's Cycle Design Manual to communicate the entry and exit of shared spaces.

Additionally, the Active Travel Programme Office will be running a Behaviour Change Campaign to inform people on the appropriate use of shared space.

Existing trees on the east of Beech Hill Road between Smurfit Kappa and Beech Hill Campus will be maintained.

However, three trees will be removed on the west side of Beech Hill Road approaching Clonskeagh Road. Two of the trees to be removed were classed in the tree survey as in fair condition and of moderate value, the third tree was classed as in poor condition and of low value.

As a mitigation measure, it is proposed to plant 6 trees in the nearby area. The Tree Survey Report can be found on the 'Publications and reports' page.