dlr Central Active Travel Improvement Scheme Contract Signing

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) and The National Transport Authority (NTA) have this week signed contracts with Clonmel Enterprises to develop the dlr Central Active Travel Improvement Scheme. 

This initiative is part of a broader effort to improve transportation options and infrastructure in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, with a focus on sustainability and accessibility for all members of the community. 

The scheme proposes to upgrade existing footpaths, introduce new cycle infrastructure and improve public realm along Kill Avenue, Mounttown Road Lower, Mounttown Road Upper and Glenageary Road Upper. 

The scheme will also deliver upon the following objectives: 

• Enhance safety for all ages and abilities. 

• Promote a modal shift from private vehicle to walking, cycling and public transport. 

• Enhance permeability and create a place for all ages and abilities. 

• Improve priority for buses along Kill Avenue. 

• Protect and enhance sensitive landscapes. 

At the signing An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Councillor Jim O’Leary, highlighted the benefits of the scheme:  

“The provision of segregated active travel infrastructure is fundamental to encouraging modal shift and will enhance safety for all ages and abilities. This scheme not only provides these facilities but also includes expansive public realm improvements in new planting, incidental play and sustainable drainage systems. 

“This is a significant step towards further developing the active travel network established in the County Development Plan, providing a safer and more sustainable transportation option for residents.” 

Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, welcomed the appointment of Clonmel Enterprises, stating: 

“We have successfully worked with Clonmel Enterprises on previous schemes like the Coastal Mobility Route and Druid’s Glen Road Phase 2. We are confident that this established relationship will assist in the smooth roll out of this scheme. 

The dlr Central scheme will provide 3km of segregated active travel facilities in this part of the County and will provide the supporting infrastructure for the Living Streets Dún Laoghaire scheme. 

This project will not only improve connectivity within the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area, but also contribute to a more sustainable and accessible transportation network.” 

Finola O' Driscoll, Senior Programme Manager, National Transport Authority added:  

“This is an important scheme as part of the overarching active travel network in dlr as it connects to the recently completed Glenageary Road Upper and Deansgrange Cycle Schemes. It will also provide future connections to the dlr Connector and Rochestown Avenue projects. The combination of these schemes will complete a functioning active travel network in the east side of the County, and the dlr Central Active Travel Improvement Scheme is a significant step towards this.”  

Further information on this project can be found on our website here.