Motorists across south Dublin are being urged to plan ahead as another busy week of traffic management gets underway. This latest Dublin news update covers major road closures, reduced speed zones, resurfacing works and active travel projects that are set to affect journeys from Saturday 4 July to Friday 10 July 2026.
The biggest issues this week are concentrated around the M11, Wyattville Link Road, Foxrock, Kilternan, Carrickmines and Dún Laoghaire, with local authorities warning that temporary delays are likely during daytime working hours. For commuters, residents and anyone needing to work in ireland while navigating Dublin roads, keeping track of these changes will be essential.
Key Dublin news for drivers this week
A temporary 60km/h speed restriction remains in force on the northbound M11 between the county boundary near Junction 7 and Junction 5. The measure, which runs from 22 June until 17 July 2026, is in place to support resurfacing works.
Meanwhile, a 50km/h temporary speed limit continues on the westbound Wyattville Link Road between Cherrywood Avenue and the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road. These restrictions are expected to remain until 30 November 2026, or until the underpass works are completed.
- M11 northbound: temporary 60km/h limit for resurfacing
- Wyattville Link Road westbound: temporary 50km/h limit for underpass construction
- Delays expected during daytime works, particularly between 10am and 4pm
Closures and diversions to watch
One of the most significant short-term closures this week is on Torquay Road in Foxrock. The road is closed from Monday 6 July to Sunday 26 July between Leopardstown Road Junction and Golf Lane Junction for utility works by Gas Networks Ireland.
Several longer-running closures also remain active across the county. These include Enniskerry Road in Kilternan, Kellystown Road in Taylorsgrange, Knapton Road in Dún Laoghaire, the Marino Avenue East to Station Road laneway in Killiney, and the westbound Wyattville Link Road. On Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines, a bus gate remains in place after the closure, restricting through traffic.
Diversion routes are signposted, but drivers should still allow extra time.
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Where roadworks are happening
Beyond the closures, a wide range of road and footpath improvement works are continuing in residential and commuter areas. Locations affected this week include Ashlawn Park in Ballybrack, Ballinteer Avenue, Ballybrack Village, Churchtown Road Upper, Dundrum Road, Kellystown Road in Rathfarnham, St. Laurence’s Park in Stillorgan and York Road in Dún Laoghaire.
Additional short-term works are also expected in:
- Dalkey
- Deansgrange
- Dundrum
- Dún Laoghaire
- Foxrock
- Glencullen
- Killiney
- Shankill
- Stillorgan
Most activity will take place during off-peak daytime hours using Stop/Go systems or temporary lane restrictions.
Dundrum housing project adds construction traffic
Works have also started on Dún Brí, the major new housing development on the former Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum. Enabling works such as demolition, site preparation and utility installation are now under way, with most operations contained within the site boundary.
However, local traffic levels are expected to rise over time as the project progresses. Safety controls, road cleaning and targeted traffic management will be introduced where necessary.
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Active travel schemes continue
Separate projects linked to walking, cycling and school access are also ongoing. These include the Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme, works on Glenageary Road Upper and Mounttown Road, the Dodder Greenway Ely’s Arch project, and Safe Routes to School works in Dundrum, Blackrock and nearby areas.
Authorities say pedestrian access will be maintained throughout, with peak travel periods avoided where possible.
Plan ahead before travelling
This week’s Dublin news for road users is clear: expect delays, watch for diversions and leave extra time before setting out. With resurfacing, utility upgrades, school access improvements and major development works all happening at once, careful planning will help avoid unnecessary disruption. For anyone tracking essential Dublin news updates, this is one week to check your route before you drive.
