Willsbrook Cycle Track Scheme Phase 3A
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WILLSBROOK ROAD PHASE 3A CYCLE SCHEME
Willsbrook Road Phase 3A is part of the Willsbrook Road Cycle Improvement Scheme that runs from the Fonthill Road to Griffeen Road – a total length of 2.5km. Willsbrook Road Phase 3A is coming on foot of Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 3B.
Phase 1 was completed successfully in December 2015 and involved the alteration of the Griffeen Way / Griffeen Rd Roundabout and Castle Road / Willsbrook Rd Roundabout to make them pedestrian and cyclist friendly.
Phase 2 involved the alteration of the roundabout at Elmbrook Avenue / Willsbrook Road Junction; installation of zebra crossings on all four arms of the roundabout; junction treatments for all junctions on Willsbrook Road between Castle Road and Elmbrook Avenue; new shared footpath / cycle track on the northern side of Willsbrook Road between Castle Road and Elmbrook Avenue; new shared footpath / cycle track on the east side of Elmbrook Avenue between Willsbrook Road and Esker Lane; junction treatment of the Esker Lane / Elmbrook Avenue Junction; and other various road markings.
Phase 3 involved the upgrade of cycle and pedestrian facilities at Willsbrook Rd / Outer Ring Road (R136) junction and was completed in January 2017.
Phase 3B involved the upgrade of pedestrian and cycle facilities through Willsbrook Park to enhance connectivity between the South and North Lucan across the N4. This scheme was recently completed.
Phase 1, 2, 3 and 3B have been well received as evidenced by the increase of vulnerable road (pedestrians and cyclists) using the roundabouts and shared footpaths / cycle tracks and the upgraded junction at Willsbrook Rd / Outer Ring Road. Traffic flow at the upgraded Willsbrook Road / Outer Ring Road junction has also improved as evidenced by the reduction of queues, especially on the Willsbrook arm of the junction.
Willsbrook Road Cycle Scheme Phase 3A works consists of the upgrade of pedestrian and cycle facilities between the junctions of Willsbrook Road and Saint Andrews (Phase 3), and the Mount Bellew / Willsbrook Roundabout (Phase 2). Its objective is to provide a standard and safe cycle link between Phase 2 and Phase 3. The project will involve the installation of a new cycle track on the north side of Willsbrook Road, upgrading of the existing cycle track on the south side of Willsbrook Road, installation of a cycle link from Willsbrook Road to the newly installed cycle track in Willsbrook Park through pedestrian access gate on Willsbrook Road and junction treatments for Willsbrook Park Drive and Bewley Avenue, traffic calming, landscaping upgrade of pedestrian and cycle crossing facilities. Construction of Willsbrook Road Cycle Scheme Phase 3A is expected to begin mid-July 2017 and is scheduled to be completed in five months’ time. We are currently finalising the appointment of a contractor.
The proposed works are consistent with the design philosophy of the National Transport Authority (NTA), where cycle and pedestrian facilities are significantly enhanced and where the emphasis on vehicular capacity and speed is downgraded resulting in a more sustainable and attractive urban environment. The proposed scheme is funded by the NTA.
15 June 2017