Dundrum is set for a coordinated programme of transport and public-space improvements, with several projects designed to work together rather than operate as isolated schemes. The plans form part of a long-term vision for the village and are intended to make the area safer, greener, more accessible and easier to navigate.
Dundrum plan links buses, streets and public spaces
A new one-way, bus-only connection is planned between Sweetmount Avenue and Main Street. Known as a Bus Gate, the route is intended to support more reliable bus services while maintaining existing car circulation and current bus stops.
A further bus stop will be introduced on the Dundrum bypass. Existing bus layover areas on Waldemar Terrace will be moved to other agreed nearby locations, allowing space to be reshaped at a prominent entrance to Dundrum Village.
A new gateway for Dundrum Village
The area east and north of Waldemar Terrace is being considered for a significant public-realm upgrade. The proposed changes include landscaping, planting, seating and natural play features, alongside a new civic space that could create a more welcoming gateway into the village.
The published drawings are illustrative and do not represent the final design. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council says the proposals will be subject to public consultation later in 2026, giving residents, businesses and visitors an opportunity to comment as the scheme develops.
What the connected plan aims to deliver
The Dundrum programme follows the objectives of the adopted Dundrum Local Area Plan, which was developed through public engagement and approved by local councillors. Projects will proceed separately, with individual planning and consultation processes intended to reduce disruption and provide clearer opportunities for feedback.
- Improved bus services and better public transport connections
- New landscaping and enhanced civic spaces
- Safer junctions and updated road layouts
- More accessible urban design
- Improved walking and cycling links
- Formalisation of the temporary road arrangement
The initial phase includes relocating bus stops to enable a €4 million investment, supported by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, in public-realm improvements at Waldemar Terrace and the future Dundrum Civic and Cultural Centre.
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Implementation will take place in stages
The council plans to deliver the projects sequentially instead of undertaking all works simultaneously. More detailed designs and project information will be released as each proposal moves forward, with consultation periods announced for the relevant schemes.
Together, the measures are intended to strengthen Dundrum’s role as a residential, commercial and community centre within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The overall objective is a village centre that is more inviting for people walking, cycling, using public transport, shopping or spending time in its public spaces.
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What happens next?
Residents and other stakeholders should watch for the separate planning and consultation notices attached to each project. The council’s Transforming Dundrum information page and accompanying leaflet will provide additional detail as the designs progress.
Takeaway: The Dundrum connected plan combines bus improvements, public-realm investment and safer street design into a phased programme aimed at creating a more accessible and vibrant village centre. For readers following Dublin news, the next key milestone will be the public consultation on the proposed civic-space and streetscape changes.
