Kimmage Road to Clogher Road Project

Project Overview

Dublin City Council are now at pre-design consultation stage for the Kimmage Road to Clogher Road Active Travel Project. 

This proposed scheme aims to deliver a walking and cycle route approximately 2km in length which is safe, continuous and accessible for all ages and abilities. The route commences on Clogher Road at the intersection with Rutland Avenue and continues through the Kimmage area before finishing at Kimmage Road West where it will connect to other routes by South Dublin County Council. At this stage, options for the route through the Kimmage area are being considered.

This project is part of Dublin City Council’s 310km Active Travel Network which aims to transform the city's lifestyle by expanding its walk-wheel-cycle infrastructure. 

For updates on this project, please refer back to this project webpage or contact us at [email protected].  

Description of study area

The study area is predominantly residential, but there is also a mix of recreational, education, commercial and community uses in the vicinity. Parking is a mix of on-street and driveway parking, with several accessible parking spaces within the area.

Eamonn Ceannt Park is located to the north of the study area with existing paths, Velodrome, playground and amenities. There are several buses that serve the study area including the 74, 83, 83a, 9 and S4. Several local commercial premises are situated in the area including those on Sundrive Road, St Agnes Park and Clogher Road.

Significantly there are a number of schools including Pearse College, Clogher Road Community college, Marist Primary School, Scoil Una Naofa and Scoil Eoin in the area. The map above shows the indicative study area for the project.

Early Engagement Consultation

Consultation Activities and Timeline:

DCC is currently reviewing the study area outlined in the map above and seeks local stakeholder feedback before moving forward with any designs. This early stage consultation is being done with the support of independent public consultation specialists Connect the Dots.

This first phase of consultation focuses on gathering a small representative cross-section of the residents, businesses, schools and sports clubs situated in or near the study area into a workshop.

As part of Phase 1 of this early stage consultation, a Disabled Persons’ Organisation workshop is being held online to gather feedback specifically in terms of accessibility.

Connect the Dots will provide a consultation summary report to assist in making any further decisions about the potential route and further consultation activities.

After project design commences, there will be additional public consultation opportunities. 

Consultation Goals:

• Engage a diverse range of stakeholders and support inclusive dialogue to inform decision-making.
• Provide clear, transparent information and listen to community concerns throughout the project.
• Incorporate local insights into the design while keeping residents informed about updates.
• Identify and manage project risks, ensuring timely communication to reduce disruption.
• Establish core communication principles to facilitate informed local authority decision-making.

Overview of Project Goals:

• Form a cycle network and a strategic link to existing networks.
• Provide enhanced connectivity between Kimmage road and Clogher Road for pedestrians and cyclists to encourage increased walking and cycling trips. 
• Improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists on routes within 1km of the local schools by maximising segregation of pedestrians/cyclists from vehicular traffic.
• Reduce reliance on car trips by providing sustainable alternatives for trips within a 5km catchment. 
• Contribute to the achievement of climate action targets by catering for increased travel by walking and cycling. 
• Improve accessibility to public transport by walking and cycling.