Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians travelling through south Dublin should plan ahead as a series of road closures, utility projects and traffic controls remain active across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. This Dublin news update covers arrangements applying from 31 October to 6 November 2026, along with advance notice of closures planned for November and December.
The council’s information was correct at 4pm on 29 October. Emergency works may arise without notice, so road users should allow additional time and follow diversion signs.
Dublin news: key closures and traffic restrictions
Current closures
- Torquay Road, Foxrock: Closed between Leopardstown Road and Golf Lane until 1 November, daily from 8am to 6pm, for gas works. Local and pedestrian access will remain available.
- Brides Glen Road, Shankill: Closed between Rathmichael Road and Mullinastill Road until 28 November while a new watermain is installed.
- Wyattville Link Road: Westbound traffic arrangements continue until 30 November during construction of the Beckett Link Road underpass.
Night works are also scheduled around Rock Road, Stillorgan Road, Mount Merrion Avenue and nearby N11 junctions. Crews will carry out improvements involving bollards, signage and pedestrian crossings through 6 November.
Further works across the county
Road users may encounter temporary signals, Stop/Go controls, lane restrictions and diversions at several locations. Works include a new crossing and speed ramp at the Mart Lane and Bray Road junction, Toucan crossing construction near Carrickmines Luas stop, and junction works at Rock Road and Rock Hill on 3 November.
Water upgrades continue around Sydney Avenue, Anglesea Avenue and Frascati Park in Blackrock. Footpath replacement and resurfacing are also under way at Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack.
Planned closures and active travel projects
Several future closures have been proposed. Sorrento Road in Dalkey may close on 1 and 2 December for gas works, while Military Road in Ballybrack is scheduled for a temporary closure on 6 December during the Christmas in the Village event. Overnight works on Kill Avenue beside Ashgrove are planned from 23 to 27 November as part of the Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme.
The Dún Laoghaire scheme is substantially complete, although snagging, landscaping and localised works will continue into November. Work is also progressing on the Dodder Greenway’s Ely’s Arch project, with footpath and tactile paving improvements continuing around Orwell Road and Dodder Road Lower.
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School routes and maintenance works
Safe Routes to School projects at Holy Cross National School, Carysfort National School, Holy Family National School and The Harold School are largely complete. Minor landscaping and snagging works remain, but disruption is expected to be limited.
Routine maintenance, including sweeping, grass cutting and gully cleaning, is planned on routes such as the N11, Ballybetagh Road, Ballybrack Road, Wyattville Road and the Loughlinstown Hospital to Whites Cross corridor.
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What road users should do
- Check the route before leaving and allow extra travel time.
- Follow signed diversions and temporary traffic controls.
- Take extra care near schools, active construction zones and overnight works.
- Use official council updates for the latest information, as emergency works can change conditions.
Takeaway: The week’s Dublin news highlights extensive but managed road activity across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Planning ahead and following diversion signs will help motorists, cyclists and pedestrians travel more safely.