‘Significant’ traffic diversions to begin at Annesley Road Bridge and North Strand Road

Significant traffic diversions will be in place at Annesley Bridge Road and North Strand Road until early 2024, Dublin City Council has announced.

The works, which will begin on Monday, August 8, will change the road layout and enable the next phase of the Clontarf to City Centre Project (C2CC).

Commuters are advised that since the inbound traffic lanes and capacity are being reduced to facilitate the works, increased journey times in the area can be expected.

Members of the public are asked to plan their journey in advance and to consider alternative modes of transport including Dublin Bus, cycling, walking, DART and train services.

The C2CC project will provide segregated cycling facilities and bus priority infrastructure along a 2.7 km route from Clontarf to Amiens Street.

Once completed, the project will deliver a route optimised for faster bus journeys, safer and easier cycle and motoring options, and comfortable walking and running facilities.

DCC says it is “currently rolling out an extensive public information campaign to ensure residents and route users are fully aware of the forthcoming changes.”

“This includes the distribution of information leaflets to 60,000 homes and businesses in the area, press notices, billboard and bus stop advertising, road signage, and more.

“The public is also invited to visit the dedicated project website at www.c2cc.ie for further detailed information and maps of the impacted areas.”

On Annesley Bridge Road and North Strand Road inbound, private vehicles will be diverted at Fairview Strand, down Ballybough Road, along Portland Row, re-joining North Strand Road at Five Lamps.

Annesley Bridge Road and North Strand Road inbound will continue to be open to buses, bicycles, pedestrians and taxis as normal.

In addition, from later on in August to the end of this year, under Clontarf Road railway bridge traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with both inbound and outbound traffic funnelled through one of the two bridge arches.