Cycleway project moves a step closer

THE proposal to construct a cycleway from Sutton to Sandycove has moved a step closer after Dublin City Council applied for planning permission for the project.

The proposal is for the provision of approximately 2km of cycleway between the Bull Wall (Wooden Bridge) and Causeway Road tying in with the existing cycleway on either side, thereby providing a continuous 8km cycleway around Dublin Bay.

The works will include:

?¢ Construction of 2km of cycle track and footway requiring a reduction in the road carriageway cross-section and resurfacing of the road;

?¢ Introduction of a number of signal controlled crossings to facilitate access for pedestrians and cyclists on the route from the surroundings area

?¢ Seawall repairs including the construction of a new 325 metres section of sea wall

?¢ Flood defence works to provide a continuous flood defence level of 4.25m between the Bull Wall and Causeway Road

?¢ Construction of approximately 2km of the North City Arterial Watermain between the Bull Wall and Causeway Road while the road works are being undertaken

?¢ Other works include renovation of tram shelter, undergrounding of pumping station, closure of two slipways and steps accessing lagoon and loss of seven parking spaces and associated works.

Dublin Bay North TD Seán Kenny (Lab) has welcomed the planning application for the project.

“This proposal marks a major step in the completion of the long delayed S2S Cycleway and I would call for full public engagement and participation in the consultation process,

? said Deputy Kenny.

Donaghmede ward councillor Tom Brabazon (FF) has also welcomed the news.

“This project has been much vaunted over a number of years,

? said Cllr Brabazon.

“This latest addition of 2km of cycleway will begin the process of completing the total proposed 8km of cycleway around Dublin Bay, much of this having already been completed on the Southside.

“I am calling on the council to expedite the completion of these works so that this infrastructure can be available to Northsiders, tourists and all comers for the Gathering as early as possible.

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