Phase 2: Charlemont Street to Mander's Terrace (Ranelagh Luas Bridge)

This is the second of three phases of work that will be carried out as part of the Sandyford Clonskeagh to Charlemont Street (SC2C) Active Travel Scheme. It will provide 1km of improved walking, wheeling and cycling facilities from Charlemont Street, crossing the Grand Canal and continuing onwards along Ranelagh Road as far as Mander's Terrace. Design for this phase is scheduled to commence when Detailed Design for Phase 1 is completed.

Where:

Phase 2 of the SC2C scheme commences at Charlemont Street and terminates at Mander’s Terrace (Ranelagh Luas Bridge).

Summary:

The scheme will provide high-quality, continuous, safe and accessible walking, wheeling and cycling facilities for people of all ages and abilities. Some of the key features of the project are listed below:

Key Features:

• 1km of high-quality, safe and accessible footpaths for all ages and abilities.
• Connection with existing Grand Canal Greenway.
• Continuous footpaths across side roads to improve pedestrian priority.
• Upgraded junctions with safer pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities.
• Safe, segregated cycling facilities in both directions.
• Upgraded bus stops.
• Landscaping upgrades including tree and shrub planning.
• New paving, benches, street furniture and other public realm improvements.

Image below shows an artist's impression of the scheme.