R136 Grange Castle Road Section 38 Consultation

Dúnta16 D.F., 2023, 5:00pm - 15 Sam, 2023, 11:59pm

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The following works will be undertaken under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (as amended). Under Section 38 of the 1994 Road Traffic Act, a Road Authority may in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users provide such traffic calming measures as it considers desirable in respect of a public road in its charge. Works proposals under Section 38 may be carried out by a Roads Authority with the approval of the Chief Executive.

This is a non-statutory consultation to invite submissions from the public to inform the decision making of the Chief Executive. The purpose of this non-statutory consultation is to provide notice of South Dublin County Council’s intention to reallocate existing road space and install traffic calming, road safety and on-street parking measures on the R136 at Kishoge Train Station (not yet opened) located within the townland of Kishoge, County Dublin.

The aim of this scheme is to reduce traffic speeds, provide safe pedestrian crossings accommodating vulnerable road users and those with reduced mobility and improve accessibility to Kishoge Train Station to coincide with the opening of the Train Station and development of this area in accordance with the Clonburris SDZ Planning Scheme and associated Transport Assessment and Transport Strategy.

The extent of works is over c.480m of existing carriageway with no works outside the existing road/verge/cyclepath/footpath footprint and primarily consists of;

  • Removal of one lane of general traffic each way and retention of one lane of general traffic and one lane for public transport each way,
  • Provision of approximately 60no. car parking spaces (including new Universal Access car parking spaces),
  • New Road Markings,
  • Increased concrete footpath build outs at signalised junctions,
  • Removal of concrete median barrier at signalized junctions,
  • Removal of metal vehicle restraint barriers, in verges on both sides, north and south of the bridge,
  • Installation of traffic signals,
  • Ducting and Junction Boxes,
  • Dowelled in bollards,
  • Kerb cuts, ramp accesses and small sections of footpath to connect into existing footpath,
  • Improvement in markings, tactiles and signage for footpaths/cycle tracks both sides,
  • Modifications to existing drainage – no increase in hardstanding envisaged,
  • Temporary traffic management during the works, and
  • Associated works.

The proposal has undergone Appropriate Assessment Screening under the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and screening for Environmental Impact Assessment under the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU, and the Planning Authority has concluded that 1. the proposal, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects, does not present a significant risk to any Natura 2000 sites and their conservation objectives and 2. there is no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed development, either alone or in combination with other plans or projects, and that an EIA is not required.

Submissions

Submissions can be made using the Consultation tab in South Dublin Council Council’s consultation portal.  Only one submission per household. Your submissions on the proposed works can be made as follows;

  • On South Dublin County Council’s Public Consultation Portal website http://consult.sdublincoco.ie under Consultation by 11:59pm on 15th November 2023.
  • In writing to the Senior Executive Officer, Land Use, Planning and Transportation, County Hall, Tallaght, Dublin 24, to be received on or before 5.00pm on 15th November 2023submissions should be labelled “R136 Section 38"

Please make your submission by one of the above methods only.  Only submissions received as set out above will be considered.  Submissions cannot be accepted in any other format or to any other postal address.