Motorists across the county are being urged to plan ahead as a fresh round of traffic restrictions, resurfacing works and temporary closures affects key routes this week. This Dublin news update covers the main disruptions from Saturday 4 July to Friday 10 July 2026, with notable impacts on the M11, Wyattville Link Road, Foxrock, Kilternan and Dundrum.
Local drivers, commuters and residents can expect delays at several points, particularly where daytime lane management, stop/go systems and diversion routes are in operation. Authorities say the goal is to keep essential road upgrades, utility works and active travel schemes moving while maintaining access where possible.
Dublin news: key speed limits and road closures this week
Temporary speed limits in force
Two major routes remain under reduced speed limits due to ongoing construction and resurfacing:
- M11 northbound: a temporary 60km/h limit applies from the county boundary near Junction 7 to Junction 5 until 17 July 2026 to support resurfacing works.
- Wyattville Link Road westbound: a temporary 50km/h limit remains between Cherrywood Avenue and the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road until 30 November 2026, or until the underpass project is complete.
Main closure to watch
Torquay Road in Foxrock is closed from Monday 6 July to Sunday 26 July 2026 between Leopardstown Road Junction and Golf Lane Junction for Gas Networks Ireland works.
Other ongoing closures remain in place on:
- Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan
- Kellystown Road, Taylorsgrange
- Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire
- Marino Avenue East to Station Road laneway, Killiney
- Wyattville Link Road westbound
On Glenamuck Road in Carrickmines, a bus gate continues to restrict through traffic following the road closure measures already introduced.
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Roadworks in towns and suburbs across the county
This week’s programme also includes smaller but significant works affecting neighbourhood traffic flow. Areas scheduled for road, footpath and surface works 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.
Short-term activity is also expected in Dalkey, Deansgrange, Dundrum, Dún Laoghaire, Foxrock, Glencullen, Killiney, Shankill and Stillorgan. Most of these works are set for daytime hours, generally between 10am and 4pm, when temporary lane restrictions or stop/go traffic management will be used.
Dundrum development may add to traffic pressure
Construction has now started on Dún Brí, the major housing project on the former Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum. Enabling works, demolition, utility preparation and site setup are under way, with most activity staying inside the site boundary for now.
Even so, residents should expect construction traffic to rise over time. Working hours are currently:
- Monday to Friday: 7am to 7pm
- Saturday: 8am to 2pm
This is a notable project for Dublin business and local housing delivery, as it is expected to provide hundreds of affordable and social homes.
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Active travel projects and what drivers should do
Separate works linked to active travel and school access are also continuing, including the Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme, works along 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.
Pedestrian access is expected to remain open, while peak travel periods are being avoided where possible. Still, anyone making regular journeys through affected corridors should build in extra time.
Best advice for the week:
- Check your route before leaving.
- Allow additional travel time, especially during daytime works.
- Follow local diversion signage carefully.
- Drive cautiously near workers, lane closures and temporary signals.
For commuters and residents, this Dublin news roundup is clear: several important routes will stay under pressure throughout the week. Planning ahead is the simplest way to avoid unnecessary delays, and this Dublin news alert should be especially useful for anyone travelling through south Dublin’s busiest suburban roads.
