Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road Project Overview
Dodder Greenway Project
The Dodder Greenway Project, is part of the Dublin City Council core active travel network. It is funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA).
The Dodder Greenway project will deliver high quality walking and cycling facilities along the Dodder River from the sea to the mountains through Dublin City Council, Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council and South Dublin County Council.
Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road Proposals
Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road has been identified as a suitable location for 0.8km of rapid build walking and cycling facilities along the Dodder Greenway corridor.
About the Scheme
Stillorgan Road Junction to Beech Hill Avenue Junction
One-way protected cycle lanes will be provided on both sides of Beaver Row between Stillorgan Road and Beech Hill Avenue. Two-way traffic will be maintained on this section and access to the Dublin Bus garage will be retained. The junction of Beech Hill Avenue and Beaver Row will be signalised.
Beech Hill Avenue Junction to Smurfit Kappa Entrance
A shared walking and cycling facility will be provided on the western side of the road between Beech Hill Avenue junction and the entrance to Smurfit Kappa. To facilitate this, a one-way traffic system will be introduced from the entrance to Smurfit Kappa up to Beech Hill Avenue junction, allowing vehicles to travel northbound only. Southbound vehicles will be required to use alternative routes. Existing parking spaces on the eastern side of the road along the Beaver Row cottages will be maintained. The existing footpath on the eastern side of the road will be maintained.
Smurfit Kappa Entrance to Clonskeagh Road
A shared walking and cycling facility continues on the western side of Beech Hill Road. Traffic flows along this section will remain two-way. The existing pedestrian crossings will be upgraded to pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
Scheme Benefits
- Provide active travel facilities to cater for all ages and abilities along the Dodder River.
- Facilitate a more active lifestyle 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 modal shift to active travel use.
Alternative Southbound Routes
Traffic that currently uses Beech Hill Road/Beaver Row to travel southbound towards Clonskeagh Road may use Eglington Road, Marlborough Road and Appian Way to access Clonskeagh Road/Ranelagh Road.
