Drivers in south Dublin should plan journeys carefully this week as a fresh round of road closures, reduced speed zones and local works continues across Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. This latest Dublin news update highlights the main traffic changes in place from 4 July to 10 July 2026, including motorway restrictions, local diversions and works linked to housing and active travel projects.
Motorists using key commuter routes are likely to face delays, particularly where temporary speed limits and Stop/Go systems are active during daytime work hours.
Dublin news: key traffic changes for 4–10 July
Several important restrictions remain in force across the county this week:
- M11 northbound: temporary 60 km/h limit from the county boundary near Junction 7 to Junction 5 until 17 July for resurfacing.
- Wyattville Link Road westbound: temporary 50 km/h limit from Cherrywood Avenue to the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road while underpass works continue until 30 November, or until completion.
- Torquay Road, Foxrock: closed from 6 July to 26 July between Leopardstown Road and Golf Lane for Gas Networks Ireland works.
These measures are expected to affect regular commuting patterns, school runs, service vehicles and local access in several neighbourhoods.
Ongoing road closures and diversions
In addition to the weekly changes, a number of routes remain closed for longer-term works. Diversions are in place and signposted, but drivers should still expect slower movement in surrounding areas.
- Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan – closed until 28 August 2026
- Kellystown Road, Taylorsgrange – closed until 24 July 2026
- Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire – closed until 17 July 2026
- Laneway linking Marino Avenue East to Station Road, Killiney – closed until 3 August 2026
- Wyattville Link Road westbound – closed until 30 November 2026
- Glenamuck Road, Carrickmines – bus gate in operation following closure, blocking through traffic
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Where additional roadworks are happening
Short-term and localised works are also under way in several communities, covering resurfacing, anti-skid treatment, road patching, boundary changes and footpath improvements.
Main locations include:
- Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack
- Ballinteer Avenue near SuperValu
- Ballybrack Village
- Churchtown Road Upper
- Dundrum Road
- Kellystown Road, Rathfarnham
- St. Laurence’s Park, Stillorgan
- York Road, Dún Laoghaire
Other short-duration works may also affect Dalkey, Deansgrange, Dundrum, Dún Laoghaire, Foxrock, Glencullen, Killiney, Shankill and Stillorgan. Most activity is scheduled between 10am and 4pm, often with temporary lane restrictions or Stop/Go control.
Dundrum development and active travel works
A separate factor in this week’s Dublin business and transport picture is the start of enabling works at Dún Brí in Dundrum, the redevelopment of the former Central Mental Hospital site. The project will provide large-scale affordable and social housing, with site preparation, demolition and utility works now under way.
Although most operations are expected to stay within the site boundary, construction traffic is likely to increase as the scheme progresses. Traffic management, road cleaning and safety controls will be introduced where necessary.
Meanwhile, active travel works continue on the Dún Laoghaire Central scheme, with works affecting Glenageary Road Upper and Mounttown Road. The Dodder Greenway Ely’s Arch project is also ongoing, while Safe Routes to School upgrades continue in areas including Dundrum and Blackrock.
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What drivers should do this week
To avoid unnecessary disruption, road users should:
- Allow extra time for all journeys
- Check diversion signage before travelling
- Use caution near temporary traffic controls
- Expect daytime delays on local and regional roads
This Dublin news update makes one thing clear: south Dublin travel will require extra patience this week. With closures, resurfacing and development-related works all happening at once, planning ahead is the best way to reduce delays and travel more safely.
