Rathbeale Road Closure

A Law

Was talking to someone yesterday who was of the opinion that the part where the road is closed will just be local access only when it reopens and the main road to Ashbourne will be as it is now down by miller's glen. Had a quick look around but didn't see anything. Anyone have any idea if he's right?

Geimhreadh

joefuss1986 wrote: »

Was talking to someone yesterday who was of the opinion that the part where the road is closed will just be local access only when it reopens and the main road to Ashbourne will be as it is now down by miller's glen. Had a quick look around but didn't see anything. Anyone have any idea if he's right?

Cant see that being the case considering the temp new route is down past a school and doesnt appear to be finished to be left to handle traffic permanently.

There is is major plans for new housing estates, school etc so maybe some route off the upgraded road will be local access.

plodder

Supposed to be re-opening March 20th

https://consult.fingal.ie/en/consultation/temporary-road-closure-extension-rathbeale-road.

Would love to know what they've been doing that needed it closed for 8 months.

Inquitus

plodder wrote: »

Supposed to be re-opening March 20th

https://consult.fingal.ie/en/consultation/temporary-road-closure-extension-rathbeale-road.

Would love to know what they've been doing that needed it closed for 8 months.

Aye I live in Glen Ellen, and it makes getting out a nightmare in morning and evening rush hour!

carltonleon

plodder wrote: »

Supposed to be re-opening March 20th

https://consult.fingal.ie/en/consultation/temporary-road-closure-extension-rathbeale-road.

Would love to know what they've been doing that needed it closed for 8 months.

This (from planning application on FCC Website)
A lot of it is required for the new school campus which is due to be completed end of May 2020



The proposed works will comprise of the following: Upgrading of the existing Rathbeale Road from the Murrough Road junction to the proposed junction with the Swords Western Distributor Road, a distance of approximately 1000m, which includes re-grading and re-alignment of the existing carriageway and the provision of new high quality pedestrian/cyclist facilities along the northern side of the Rathbeale Road and shared footpath/cycle facilities on the southern side of the Rathbeale Road from the Swords Western Distributor Road to the proposed toucan crossing at the proposed archaeological park. Provision of a new right hand turn lane on the western approach to the existing Murrough Road Junction. Provision of pedestrian/cycle ramp facilities to access Bunbury Gate Avenue located opposite No. 81 Bunbury Gate Avenue. Provision of junction for access for proposed Local Authority Housing and for future access to third party lands. Provision of toucan crossing facilities at entrance to the proposed archaeological park. Provision of junction for secondary access from Mooretown Lands. Provision of a signalised junction at the intersection of the Rathbeale Road with the Swords Western Distributor Road. Provision of new/upgraded footpath facilities on both sides of the Rathbeale Road adjacent to Rathbeale Cottages. Retention of existing natural boundary to the southern and northern side of the Rathbeale Road as indicated on Drawing No. P1000 and the provision of new boundary treatment consisting of a dwarf wall and railing along the perimeter of the new archaeological park and along the perimeter of the Fingal County Council Housing Department Development with associated landscaping measures. All miscellaneous ancillary works including street lighting, lining, road signage, drainage, utility diversions, ducting, landscaping, planting and additional road boundary treatments where required.

Victor

Swords has a bad enough safety record on most of the older main roads. Part of it is they are busy, but part of it is they are legacy roads that have no business being that busy.

Part of me wants to say redirect the R125 (Rathbeal Road, Watery Lane and Castlegrange Road) via Glen Ellan Road and the Glen Ellan Road Extension, but they've just opened two schools and the Applewood Community Centre at the west end of this, on the far side of the road to the housing..

Map of Fingal GoSafe Zones.