Motorists, commuters and local residents across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are being urged to check routes before setting out, as this week’s Dublin news includes another packed schedule of traffic restrictions, resurfacing works and temporary closures. The latest council update covers roadworks running from 1 to 7 August 2026, with longer-term disruptions also continuing at key points across south Dublin.
The biggest ongoing measure remains on Wyattville Link Road, where a temporary 50 km/h works speed limit is still in effect on the westbound section between Cherrywood Avenue and the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road. That restriction is expected to stay until 30 November 2026, or until the underpass works linked to the Beckett Link Road Project are completed.
Key traffic changes affecting travel this week
Several closures and traffic management measures are set to affect local journeys, school routes and commuter traffic. Road users should allow extra time, especially where Stop/Go systems or lane controls are in operation.
Proposed closures to note
- Castle Street, Dalkey: proposed closure on 22 and 23 August, from 10:00 to 19:00, for the Dalkey Lobster Festival. Pedestrian and local access will remain.
- Laneway between Blackrock DART Station and Blackrock Park: proposed closure from 24 to 28 August for ground investigation works.
- Ballybrack Road, Glencullen: proposed closure on 10 September from 19:00 to 20:00 for a charity 5km road race.
Current and upcoming closures
- Brennanstown Road: closed 4 to 24 August for drainage works.
- Green Road, Blackrock: closed 10 to 12 August during daytime hours for gas works.
- George’s Avenue, Blackrock: closed on 14 August for reinstatement works.
- Dodder Road Lower, Rathfarnham: closure begins 10 August for about one week.
- Mounttown Road Lower, Dún Laoghaire: southbound one-way system from 4 August to 30 October.
- Brides Glen Road, Shankill: closed until 26 September for watermain installation.
- Enniskerry Road, Kilternan: closed until 28 August for road upgrade works.
These updates are especially relevant for people who work in ireland and rely on daily commuting through south Dublin’s busy suburban corridors.
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New roadworks and major infrastructure activity
Fresh works are also starting this week in several residential and coastal areas. In Dún Laoghaire, resurfacing is scheduled for Smyth’s Villas and York Road from 4 to 7 August. Ashlawn Park in Ballybrack will see footpath and roadway reinstatement during the same period, while Shanganagh Cliffs and Cherrywood Park in Shankill are due blockage clearance works.
Beyond the short-term jobs, larger infrastructure schemes continue to shape local traffic patterns. Ongoing works remain in place at Granville Road, Puck’s Castle Lane, Marino Avenue West, Churchtown Road Upper, Cherrywood Campus and Dundrum Road. Many of these schemes involve lane restrictions or temporary controls that could lead to delays at peak times.
Pedestrian safety and active travel improvements
Alongside roadworks, the council is progressing plans for a new signalised pedestrian crossing at the N11 Cornelscourt Junction. The proposed scheme includes signal upgrades, kerbs, tactile paving, improved road markings and signage, all aimed at making movement safer for pedestrians and cyclists while improving access to nearby public transport.
There is also continued progress on active travel and Safe Routes to School projects, including works tied to the Dodder Greenway, Holy Cross National School in Dundrum, Carysfort National School, Holy Family National School and The Harold School. These schemes reflect a broader push to improve local connectivity and accessibility as Dublin business districts and residential neighbourhoods continue to grow.
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What road users should do now
For anyone planning trips through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown this month, the clearest advice is simple:
- Check your route in advance.
- Allow extra travel time.
- Follow temporary signage and reduced speed limits.
- Expect delays near major infrastructure projects.
This Dublin news update shows how extensive local works remain across the county, from festival-related closures to long-running transport upgrades. For residents, commuters and anyone tracking how transport changes affect daily movement, staying informed will be essential throughout August.
