Motorists in south Dublin are being urged to plan journeys carefully this week as a fresh round of traffic restrictions, resurfacing works and local road closures comes into effect across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. This Dublin news update covers the main disruptions from Saturday 4 July to Friday 10 July 2026, with key advice for commuters, residents and local Dublin business operators who may be affected by delays.
Major traffic changes affecting drivers this week
The biggest traffic measures remain focused on high-use commuter routes and residential roads where utility upgrades, resurfacing and transport improvement works are ongoing.
Temporary speed limits in place
- M11 northbound: A 60km/h temporary speed restriction is active from the county boundary near Junction 7 to Junction 5 until 17 July while resurfacing continues.
- Wyattville Link Road westbound: A 50km/h speed limit remains from Cherrywood Avenue to the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road until 30 November 2026, linked to underpass construction works.
Road closures to watch
Several closures are expected to cause detours this week. Torquay Road in Foxrock is shut from 6 July to 26 July between Leopardstown Road and Golf Lane for Gas Networks Ireland works. Other ongoing closures continue on routes including Enniskerry Road in Kilternan, Kellystown Road in Taylorsgrange, Knapton Road in Dún Laoghaire, and the laneway between Marino Avenue East and Station Road in Killiney.
Drivers should also note that Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines is operating with a bus gate arrangement after closure measures, restricting through traffic for general vehicles.
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Dublin news for commuters and local communities
Across the county, road and footpath improvement projects are also under way in Ballybrack, Dundrum, Churchtown, Rathfarnham, Stillorgan and Dún Laoghaire. In many cases, works are scheduled between 10am and 4pm to reduce peak-hour disruption, though stop/go systems and temporary lane restrictions are likely to slow traffic.
Additional short-duration works are expected in:
- Dalkey
- Deansgrange
- Dundrum
- Dún Laoghaire
- Foxrock
- Glencullen
- Killiney
- Shankill
- Stillorgan
For people following Dublin news closely, these updates matter not only for daily travel but also for deliveries, customer access and scheduling across residential and commercial areas.
Dundrum development and active travel works continue
Construction has also started on Dún Brí, the major housing development on the former Central Mental Hospital lands in Dundrum. Site preparation, demolition and utility works are now progressing, with most activity contained within the site boundary. Still, surrounding areas should expect a gradual increase in construction traffic over time.
Working hours at the site are:
- Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
- Saturday: 8am to 2pm
Meanwhile, active travel schemes remain in progress on Glenageary Road Upper, Mounttown Road and the Dodder Greenway project. Safe Routes to School works are also continuing in Dundrum, Blackrock and nearby areas, with pedestrian access being maintained throughout.
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What drivers should do before setting out
Anyone travelling through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown this week should:
- Allow extra time for all journeys
- Follow signed diversion routes
- Slow down near temporary traffic controls
- Expect delays around school route and greenway projects
This Dublin news roundup makes one thing clear: with closures, speed restrictions and construction activity spread across multiple suburbs, planning ahead is essential. For residents, commuters and Dublin business owners alike, checking route conditions before leaving home could save significant time this week.
