Dublin traffic plan to proceed as planned

The will-they-won’t-they of the Dublin traffic plan has finally received an answer.

The plan will proceed from August 25th after Dublin City Council boss Richard Shakespeare signed off on the plan.

Despite opposition from local businesses, and hand-wringing from elected representatives, the plan will see the plan mostly implemented, with some concessions.

On August 25th, traffic management measures are being implemented on the north quays at Bachelors Walk and on the South Quays on Burgh Quay and Aston Quay. These changes consist of road marking and signage changes. All other routes on the quays and all other routes in the city remain the same and North-South, South-North access to all Liffey Bridges will remain the same.

The hours of operation for these new restrictions will be 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday. Outside these hours the restrictions will not be in operation and all vehicles can travel as before.

The full information can be read on Dublin City Council’s website https://www.dublincity.ie/residential/transportation/draft-city-centre-transport-plan/dublin-city-council-transport-plan-faqs

There are no changes to disabled bays, loading bays or taxi ranks. The vast majority of routes to hospitals will remain the same, as will the majority of routes to city centre car parks. Access for residents will be maintained although there may be a different route to or from the area.

A working group, chaired by the Lord Mayor of Dublin James Geoghegan, will now be put together to monitor the impact of changes included in the transport plan. This group will include business organisations, the NTA, elected members and other interested parties such as members of the disability community.

These traffic management measures are being implemented to meet the policies and objectives of the Dublin City Development Plan 2022 – 2028. They look to address the fact that 60% of general traffic in the city centre is not stopping, working or shopping but is simply travelling through the city centre.