Dublin City Council have told road users to consider using different routes when roadworks commence at a busy junction in Clontarf this weekend.
A road reconstruction will take place at the junction of Clontarf Road and Alfie Byrne Road from Friday onwards. The disruption to traffic in the area will last from approximately 7.30pm Friday till 8pm Sunday.
“To carry out full depth road reconstruction on a portion of the junction of Clontarf Road and Alfie Byrne Road, traffic from each direction will be reduced to one lane with stop/go traffic management in place,” Dublin City Council said in a statement.
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Drivers have been warned some noise pollution is possible when construction starts, although contractors have committed to keeping noise levels to a minimum. Dublin City Council apologised for the inconvenience but said that the works are necessary to maintain the upkeep of the roads.
Delays are expected as a result of the road works. Night working will also be carried out in the area to facilitate the project.
The ongoing construction of cycle lanes that will link Clontarf to the city centre also currently affects the area and has been debated in recent weeks. The project, which aims to create a 2.7 km stretch of cycling lanes, has resulted in private cars being diverted to accommodate works. The total cost of the initiative is estimated at around €62 million.
The project was criticised by some figures , who called on Dublin City Council to reverse the decision to divert private cars. Local councillor Christy Burke said that the project would lead to even heavier congestion in the areas traffic would be diverted through and described the scheme as a “climate nightmare.”
However, Green Party Councillor Donna Cooney said the criticism of the project was unwarranted and blamed the spread of misinformation for negativity surrounding the cycle lanes.
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