Construction Updates & Notifications
Roadworks Update at Cross Guns Bridge – 28th March 2024
The road resurfacing works at Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough have now been completed. However, there will be a slight change to the original programme for the remaining on-road works, meaning the night time closures will run into the first week of April as follows:
Thursday 28th March – Raising of ironworks (such as manhole and valve covers) to match the new surface level and laying of permanent road markings. Some surfacing works along the canal towpath, between Lock 3 and Cross Guns Bridge, are also planned.
Tuesday 2nd and Wednesday 3rd April – Installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface throughout the junction.
As before, these works will take place on each of these days between 7:30pm and 4:00am the following morning. During these times, the traffic signals at Cross Guns Bridge will be switched off and a stop-go system will be in operation. Noisy works, such as cutting the road surface, are to be completed by 11:00pm each night.
Road users are encouraged to use alternative routes where feasible, as delays are expected during these works. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused
Upcoming Footpath Works at Bloody Sunday Bridge- 22/03/2024
“In order to progress the on-street roadworks for the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 project at Bloody Sunday Bridge, it will be necessary to close the inbound (eastern) footpath and traffic lane on the bridge from Monday 25th March to Friday 29th March inclusive. This is to facilitate new connections to the local electricity network.
During this period, temporary traffic signals and pedestrian crossings will be established to manage traffic flow through the outbound traffic lane and to allow pedestrians to access the western footpath. There will not be enough space available to allow pedestrians past the works location without crossing the road.
A letter drop to inform local residents and businesses has already taken place. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these works.
Roadworks at Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough, 25th-28th March 2024
The on-street roadworks for the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 project at Cross Guns Bridge in Phibsborough are now nearing completion. One of the remaining tasks is to resurface the roadway on the bridge and at the junction of Phibsborough Road, Prospect Road and Whitworth Road. As this work will be disruptive, it is scheduled to be undertaken over four evenings/nights, from Monday 25th to Thursday 28th March 2024 inclusive, between 7:30pm and 4:00am the following morning. During these times, the traffic signals at Cross Guns Bridge will be switched off and a stop-go system will be in operation, as the road will be reduced to one lane at the works location.
The resurfacing works will be carried out in three stages and will include the introduction of a raised table surface at the junction. The fourth stage involves road marking and the installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface.
Stage 1: Monday 25th March – Road resurfacing works on the inbound lanes of Prospect Road and the eastbound lane of Whitworth Road, i.e. outside the Bernard Shaw pub. Please see attached drawing ‘Surfacing Stage 1.pdf’.
Stage 2: Tuesday 26th March – Road resurfacing works on the inbound lanes of Cross Guns Bridge and the westbound lane of Whitworth Road. Please see attached drawings ‘Surfacing Stage 2 Sheet 1.pdf’ and ‘Surfacing Stage 2 Sheet 2.pdf’.
Please also note that for a brief time whilst the new surface is being laid at the junction of Phibsborough Road and Royal Canal Bank/Eglinton Terrace, it will not be possible for vehicles to exit from Royal Canal Bank/Eglinton Terrace, as the junction is too narrow. However, emergency access will be facilitated if necessary.
Stage 3: Wednesday 27th March – Road resurfacing works on the outbound lanes of Cross Guns Bridge and Prospect Road, i.e. outside Des Kelly’s. Please see attached drawings ‘Surfacing Stage 3 Sheet 1.pdf’ and ‘Surfacing Stage 3 Sheet 2.pdf’.
Stage 4: Thursday 28th March – Laying of road markings and installation of traffic detection loops in the road surface throughout the junction.
Noisy works, such as cutting and planing off the existing road surface, are to be completed by 11:00pm each night.
In the event that the works are subjected to unforeseen delay (e.g. bad weather), a fifth night (from 7:30pm on Friday 29th March to 4:00am on Saturday 30th March) may be required to complete the resurfacing works. Further notice will be provided in advance if a fifth night is needed here.
Road users are encouraged to use alternative routes where feasible, as delays are expected during these works. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Proposed tree removal between Lock 2 and Lock 3 - 27/02/2024
In accordance with the original consultant arborist’s tree report, the project site arborist has undertaken an assessment of a number of existing trees along the south bank of the Royal Canal between Binns Bridge (Lock 2) and Lock 3. The outcome of his assessment is as follows:
- The immediate removal of one tree on the south side of the canal near Lock 3.
- It has recently come to light there are significantly more existing underground services along the south side canal towpath in the area adjacent lock 2 than had previously been thought. Also in this area are two large willow trees that have caused structural damage to the lock 2 chamber wall. As such, the proposed new underground services will have to be installed in the area occupied by the tree roots. The service trench backfill material is not compatible with the survival of the tree roots and risks destabilisating the tree. In addition, it is Waterways Ireland’s intention to remove both trees to prevent any further damage to the Lock chamber wall.
Every attempt will be made to ensure new tress are planted at some suitable location along the scheme to replace those felled.
RCG P3 Traffic News Update- 15/02/2024
ROAD / STREET | LOCATION (address no., business name or between junctions) | WORKS DESCRIPTION | TRAFFIC LIGHT SWITCH OFF | DATES OF WORK | UTILITY / CONTRACTOR |
Phibsborough Rd / Whitworth Rd Junction | Des Kellys / Bernard Sahw | Outbound bus lane closed for Royal Canal Greeneway works | N | 8/2/24 – 22/3/24 | Jons Civil Engineering |
Phibsborough Rd / Whitworth Rd Junction | Des Kellys / Bernard Sahw | Road Surfacing and traffic signal upgrade | Y | 25/3/24 – 28/3/24 (nights) | Jons Civil Engineering |
Russell St / Jones Rd | Bloody Sunday Bridge | Single Lane Shuttle Temp Traffic Lights for path works on outbound direction | N | 8/2/24 – 23/2/24 | Jons Civil Engineering |
Russell St / Jones Rd | Bloody Sunday Bridge | Single Lane Shuttle Temp Traffic Lights for path works on inbound direction | N | 26/2/24 – 08/3/24 | Jons Civil Engineering |
Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 – Upcoming Roadworks
Cross Guns Bridge - Road Crossing Works - 6th and 7th February 2024
As part of the Royal Canal Greenway Phase 3 Project works, Jons Civil Engineering will be carrying out night works at Cross Guns Bridge, Phibsborough Road, on Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th February. These necessary works entail the installation of 12 no. ducts across the full width of Phibsborough Road at Cross Guns Bridge. These ducts are required for the provision of the following services:
- A new Toucan signalised road crossing at Cross Guns Bridge (pedestrians & cyclists)
- New comms ducting for waterways Ireland
- New ducting to upgrade extant traffic signal infrastructure at Whitworth Road / Prospect Road / Phibsborough Rd junction
- New DCC fibre and DCC CCTV ducting
Traffic management will be set up at approximately 7:30pm on Tuesday 6th February. This will necessitate the temporary closure of 3 traffic lanes at any one time, leaving only one traffic lane in operation for the duration of the work shift (7:30pm to 4am). All excessively noisy works will be completed before 11pm. Traffic lights at Whitworth Road / Prospect Road junction will be temporarily switched off and a stop / go shuttle system (manually controlled by 7 no. traffic marshals) will be in place for the duration of the shift. Works will finish at 4am each night and all traffic lanes will be fully reopened to traffic.
Advance notification will be given to all local businesses and residential dwellings by means of a letter drop and variable message sign units located at Cross Guns Bridge.
The works will be carried out over two nights and while disruption to traffic is unavoidable every effort will be made to ensure disruption is kept to an absolute minimum.
Cross Guns Bridge (Phibsborough Road/Prospect Road/Whitworth Road Junction)
On Saturday 13th January, the traffic signals at this junction will be temporarily switched off in order to transfer the existing traffic signal poles into moveable blocks. A stop/go system will be in place while the transfer takes place and both Phibsborough Road and Prospect Road will be reduced from four lanes to two at the junction, with both the inbound and outbound bus lanes closed to traffic.
When the transfer is complete, all lanes will reopen to traffic except the inbound (east side) bus lane, which will remain closed to traffic for the following six weeks. Pedestrians will be diverted into this bus lane, with works commencing on the inbound footpath on Monday 15th January. In late February, works will then swap to the opposite side of the road, with the outbound (west side) bus lane closed to traffic for a further six weeks.
Throughout the works period, a number of evening/night time or weekend traffic signal switch-offs and stop/go systems will be required in order to lay utilities across the roadway and to resurface the carriageway. These works are expected to cause considerable disruption, as traffic will be reduced to one lane at the works location. The first of these switch-offs is provisionally scheduled for late January; more precise dates, times and traffic management plans will be confirmed closer to the dates in question.
Works at Cross Guns Bridge are expected to be substantially complete in April 2024.
Bloody Sunday Bridge (Russell Street/Jones’ Road Junction)
Subject to the issue of a road closure order, on Wednesday 24th January the bridge will be closed to traffic in both directions until Friday 9th February inclusive. This is in order to dig a single trench across the full width of the road, to ensure that all underground utilities can be laid with adequate spacing between them. Pedestrian access across the bridge will be maintained throughout this period, especially on Croke Park match days.
During the road closure period, there will be two diversion routes for traffic as follows:
- Eastern Diversion: North Circular Road ↔ Summerhill Parade ↔ Ballybough Road ↔ Clonliffe Road
- Western Diversion: North Circular Road ↔ Belvidere Road ↔ Dorset Street Lower ↔ Drumcondra Road Lower ↔ Clonliffe Road
Both routes can be used in either direction.
As soon as the road closure period ends, one traffic lane on the bridge will reopen for the following four weeks, with traffic flow controlled by temporary traffic signals on either side of the bridge. Further information on this arrangement will be confirmed closer to the time.
Works at Bloody Sunday Bridge are expected to be substantially complete in March 2024.
Please see attached traffic management plans for your information. Dublin City Council apologises for any inconvenience and disruption that may be caused as a result of these works.
Royal Canal Phase 4 - 6th November 2023 - Bridge Installation Video
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Ongoing Closures and Diversions
The following road/towpath closures are currently ongoing to allow for the construction of the Royal Canal Greenway (Phase 3):
- Cross Guns Bridge (Phibsborough) to Binns Bridge (Drumcondra)
- Russell Street Bridge (Croke Park) to Clarke’s Bridge (Ballybough)
- Clarke's Bridge to Newcomen Bridge.
- Portland Place Park
- Charleville Mall (Road closure; open for pedestrians)
Further information regarding the closures, including advised diversion routes, can be found below.