The second phase of construction works on the Aviation Fuel Pipeline at Stockhole Lane/Clonshaugh Road is due to commence on Monday, February 24.
A major traffic management plan will be in operation for the duration of the construction works.
The Aviation Fuel Pipeline project is designed to provide a secure and sustainable means of aviation fuel supply to Dublin Airport. The project aims to change the delivery method for aviation fuel from trucks to a 14.4km long steel underground pipe running from Dublin Port to Dublin Airport.
The pipeline will remove over 30,000 fuel tanker trips each year from public roads in Dublin. The environmental benefits of the pipeline include a reduction in traffic volumes, emissions, accidents, road damage and noise.
The second phase of the construction works in the Fingal area is due to commence on Stockhole Lane/Clonshaugh Road (North) next week and this work was the subject of a recent consultation process.
GMC Utilities Ltd will be carrying out the works on behalf of Independent Pipeline Company Ltd. The first phase of construction in the Fingal area took place prior to Christmas 2019.
Fingal County Council has revealed a traffic management plan for the construction works.
A stop/go traffic system will operate from Monday, February 24 to Friday, February 28, between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Stockhole Lane between the Clayton Hotel/Circle K Roundabout and Baskin Lane.
Thereafter, a southbound lane closure will be in operation commencing on Monday, March 2 between the Clayton Hotel and Baskin Lane, as indicated on the map. This will allow traffic to travel at all times along Stockhole Lane heading north (towards Baskin Lane).
Southbound traffic will be diverted via Baskin Lane, the R107 (Malahide Road) and the R139. The diversion route will be signposted on the ground. The permitted working hours are as follows: 7am-8.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 6pm on Saturdays. A reduced traffic management layout with associated traffic lights and tower lights will remain in place outside of the working hours.
This southbound lane closure will be monitored closely by Fingal’s Traffic Section and will be managed on an ongoing basis. Works are expected to between 10 to12 weeks, subject to favourable conditions.
Local access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times. GMC Utilities Ltd have undertaken an extensive liaison process with all residents and businesses affected by the works and will continue to do so.
