27/11/2019
Archived item. This item is published here for historical reasons. The information below may be out of date.
COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
BELGARD SQUARE NORTH – COOKSTOWN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE LINK ROAD
South Dublin County Council intends to commence the construction of Belgard Road North - Tallaght Hospital access Road beginning Monday the 2nd of December 2019. The estimated project duration is 7 months. DM Morris are the appointed contractors.
The proposed Belgard Square North – Cookstown Link Road will connect Cookstown Road with Belgard Square North. The southern section of Cookstown Road will connect with the new Belgard Square North at a signalised T-junction. The proposed road scheme is approximately 102 metres in length. The road will be a single two-lane carriageway with 50km/h design speed.
The works will comprise the following:
- The extension of the existing Cookstown Road to connect with Belgard Square North
- A new signalised junction where the Belgard Square North – Cookstown Link Road connects to the Belgard Square North, with pedestrian and cyclist crossing facilities
-
Provision of a new footpath/cycle track along both sides of the proposed Belgard Square North – Cookstown Link Road
-
Provision of advisory cycle track along the Belgard Square North
- Improvements to pathways, cycleways and crossings and improvements to the quality of the public realm locally.
-
Provision of new public lighting, signage, street furniture, associated drainage for the route and
-
All ancillary works
The extent of the scheme is shown on the drawing attached.
During the construction there will be temporary traffic management in place which will alter during the various phases of the works. Arrangements have been put in place to protect pedestrians, cyclists and all other road users during the course of the works. Local access will be maintained at all times during the duration of the works in order to minimize impact on surrounding residents, schools and businesses. Works will be timed to facilitate am and pm peak traffic.
We apologise in advance for any inconveniences caused during the course of the works and we will endeavour to minimize disruptions as much as possible. Information updates will be posted on www.sdcc.ie