Commuters in south Dublin are being urged to plan ahead as a fresh round of roadworks, closures and traffic controls comes into effect across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. This latest Dublin news update highlights where drivers, cyclists and pedestrians may face delays between 1 and 7 August 2026.
The council’s weekly transport bulletin outlines a mix of temporary closures, resurfacing projects, drainage works and longer-running infrastructure upgrades. For residents, local businesses and anyone navigating the area for work in Ireland, understanding these changes can help avoid disruption and reduce travel time.
Key traffic changes affecting travel this week
One of the most significant restrictions remains on the Wyattville Link Road westbound, where a temporary 50 km/h works speed limit continues between Cherrywood Avenue and the M50 southbound slip road. The measure stays in place until 30 November 2026, or until the Beckett Link Road Project underpass works are complete.
Several additional closures are either proposed or confirmed:
- Castle Street, Dalkey: proposed closure on 22 and 23 August for the Dalkey Lobster Festival, with pedestrian and local access maintained.
- Blackrock Park laneway near Blackrock DART Station: proposed closure from 24 to 28 August for ground investigation works.
- Ballybrack Road, Glencullen: proposed one-hour closure on 10 September for a community fundraising 5km road race.
Current road closures drivers should watch
This week’s Dublin news bulletin also confirms a number of active closures and restrictions across the county. These include works linked to drainage, resurfacing, gas connections, watermain installation and active travel upgrades.
- Brennanstown Road: closed 4 to 24 August
- Green Road, Blackrock: closed 10 to 12 August during daytime hours
- George’s Avenue, Blackrock: closed on 14 August
- Dodder Road Lower, Rathfarnham: closure from 10 August for about one week
- Mounttown Road Lower, Dún Laoghaire: temporary one-way southbound system until 30 October
- Brides Glen Road, Shankill: closed until 26 September
- Enniskerry Road, Kilternan: closed until 28 August
Many of these schemes are operating with Stop/Go management or temporary signal systems, meaning delays are likely at peak times.
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New works and major infrastructure projects underway
Fresh works beginning this week include resurfacing in Smyth’s Villas and York Road in Dún Laoghaire, reinstatement works in Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack, and drainage or blockage clearance in parts of Shankill. Meanwhile, larger projects continue at locations such as Granville Road, Cherrywood Campus, Churchtown Road Upper and Dundrum Road.
These schemes are designed to support long-term road safety, accessibility and network resilience, although short-term disruption remains unavoidable.
Pedestrian safety improvements planned at Cornelscourt
Separate to the roadworks programme, the council has published plans for a new signalised pedestrian crossing at the N11 Cornelscourt Junction. The proposal includes upgraded traffic lights, kerbs, tactile paving, signage and road markings to improve safety for walkers and cyclists while strengthening connections to public transport.
For families considering daily mobility, commuting access or even planning to study in Ireland, safer urban movement remains an important part of local infrastructure planning.
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Safe Routes to School and active travel progress
Work also continues under active travel and school access programmes, including the Dodder Greenway at Ely’s Arch, upgrade works near Holy Cross National School in Dundrum, and finishing works around Carysfort National School and Holy Family National School. At The Harold School, accessibility, drainage and lighting improvements remain ongoing.
The clear takeaway from this Dublin news update is simple: if you are travelling through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown over the coming days, check routes in advance, allow extra time and follow temporary traffic measures carefully.
