Work begins on Liffey Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme

Work begins on Liffey Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme 

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that it has commenced work on the Liffey Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme. 

The total project cost is €6.5 million and will result in an enhanced and attractive pedestrian-friendly space. 

“I am delighted to see work beginning on this project,” said the Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy. “Liffey Street provides an important link between the north and south city-centre shopping and tourist areas. I am particularly looking forward to seeing the new pedestrian plaza when it’s finished. Along with the decision to make Capel St traffic-free and with new plans due soon for College Green, it’s really exciting to see pedestrians being put at the heart of city life.” 

Dublin City Council’s Head of Roads Section, Dermot Collins said, “The Liffey Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme design places a strong emphasis on pedestrians and when completed will create a quality pedestrian plaza, located between Strand Street and the Quays. The construction works will include a full upgrade of the asphalt carriageway, widening and repaving of footpaths and an extension of the existing pedestrian area on Liffey Street Upper to the intersection with Abbey Street.” 

The proposed works will also incorporate the provision of planted areas, new public lighting, bicycle stands and public benches. Utility works will include the replacement of an existing gas main, the provision and installation of new watermains and the installation of new surface water sewers. 

The Liffey Street Public Realm Improvement Scheme works comprises all of Upper and Lower Liffey Street, from Henry Street to Bachelors Walk. It is anticipated that the project will take 24 months to complete, with work progressing onto Lower Liffey Street in the summer of 2023. 

***Photos of the event will be provided by Fennells Photography***

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Notes to the Editor

Liffey Street Lower will be closed to traffic from Strand Street to the Quays as a result of the finished project. Vehicles will still be able to exit onto the quays as part of the delivery management strategy for the area from 6am to 11am daily. 

During the works there will be a number of different Traffic Management set-ups so as to carry out the works and facilitate deliveries to all of the businesses along all of Liffey Street and the surrounding area. Pedestrian access will be maintained to all premises affected by construction activity throughout the works. 

Currently traffic using Lower Liffey Street, including vehicles on Middle Abbey Street, can exit onto the quays. Construction of the enhanced pedestrian zone between Strand Street and the quays will mean that this will no longer be possible. Connectivity with the wider road network will now be via Strand Street and Capel Street.