Motorists across the county should expect delays this week as a fresh Dublin news update confirms temporary speed limits, road closures and active works in several busy areas. From the M11 to Dundrum and Dún Laoghaire, drivers, commuters and local residents are being advised to plan ahead and allow extra time for journeys.
The latest weekly traffic bulletin for Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown outlines where disruption is most likely between Saturday 4 July and Friday 10 July 2026, with resurfacing, utility upgrades, footpath improvements and development-related works all contributing to changing traffic conditions.
Dublin news: key traffic changes this week
Among the most significant updates is a temporary 60km/h speed limit on the northbound M11, affecting the stretch from the county boundary near Junction 7 to Junction 5. The restriction remains in place from 22 June until 17 July to facilitate resurfacing works.
On the Wyattville Link Road, a 50km/h temporary speed limit continues westbound between Cherrywood Avenue and the Cherrywood M50 southbound slip road. That measure is expected to remain until 30 November 2026, or until the underpass project is completed.
Main road closures to watch
- Torquay Road, Foxrock: closed from 6 July to 26 July between Leopardstown Road Junction and Golf Lane Junction for Gas Networks Ireland works
- Enniskerry Road (R117), Kilternan: closure in place until 28 August 2026
- Kellystown Road, Taylorsgrange: closed until 24 July 2026
- Knapton Road, Dún Laoghaire: closed until 17 July 2026
- Marino Avenue East to Station Road laneway, Killiney: closed until 3 August 2026
- Wyattville Link Road westbound: closed until 30 November 2026
Diversions are signposted, but some local congestion is expected, especially at peak travel times.
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Where roadworks are happening
Beyond full closures, additional works are scheduled in residential and town centre locations. These include road and footpath upgrades in Ashlawn Park, Ballybrack, anti-skid works near Supervalu on Ballinteer Avenue, boundary alteration works on Dundrum Road, and resurfacing on York Road in Dún Laoghaire.
Short-term works are also expected in Dalkey, Deansgrange, Dundrum, Foxrock, Glencullen, Killiney, Shankill and Stillorgan. Most activity is planned for daytime hours, generally between 10am and 4pm, with Stop/Go systems or temporary lane restrictions in operation.
For people who work in Ireland or commute daily through south Dublin, these rolling restrictions may have an impact on travel planning, delivery schedules and local business access.
Dundrum development works add to traffic pressure
Construction has now started on Dún Brí, the major housing development on the former Central Mental Hospital site in Dundrum. Early enabling works include demolition, utility preparation and site setup. While much of the activity is being contained within the site boundary, construction traffic is expected to rise as the project progresses.
This is also relevant to wider Dublin business and housing conversations, as the scheme is set to deliver a substantial number of affordable and social homes in the area.
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Active travel and school route works continue
Separate projects are also advancing under active travel and school safety programmes. Ongoing works on the Dún Laoghaire Central Active Travel Scheme, including Glenageary Road Upper and Mounttown Road, may cause intermittent delays. The Dodder Greenway works and several Safe Routes to School schemes in Dundrum and Blackrock are also continuing.
Pedestrian access is being maintained where possible, and authorities say peak-time disruption is being limited whenever practical.
What drivers should do now
- Check routes before leaving
- Allow extra time for local journeys
- Follow signed diversions
- Use caution around lane restrictions and temporary signals
This Dublin news update makes one thing clear: road conditions across the county are changing daily as major maintenance and development projects move forward. Anyone travelling through affected areas this week should prepare for delays, stay alert to traffic management measures and keep an eye on further Dublin news updates as works continue.
