Paul McAuliffe
Question:21. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on the Finglas roundabout scheme. [20738/23]
View answerThursday, 4 May 2023
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public and sustainable transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and active travel infrastructure, allocating the funding provided by my Department at project level and working in conjunction with the relevant local authorities.
The NTA has allocated €50,000 this year to Dublin City Council to advance proposals which seeks to improve pedestrian and cyclist measures at two busy junctions in Finglas. The first location is the junction of St Margaret’s Rd / McKee Avenue which is next to the planned LUAS extension to Finglas and in close proximity to the proposed Finglas to Phibsborough BusConnects scheme.
The Finglas Luas extension proposes to realign the St. Margaret’s Road/McKee Avenue junction and replace the roundabout with a signalised junction. In advance of the Luas works, the Active Travel Programme Office proposes to install pedestrian crossings on both the St. Margaret’s Road southern arm and McKee Avenue arm of this junction.
The detailed design and tendering for the St. Margaret’s Road/McKee Avenue junction is planned to be completed in Q2/Q3 2023 and a contractor appointed by the end of the year. This is subject to updated appraisal being approved and funding confirmed.
The second location is at the intersection of Jamestown Rd / Melville Road on the jurisdictional border between Dublin City Council and Fingal County Council. The Active Travel Programme Office proposes to replace the Jamestown Road Roundabout with a signalised junction. The new arrangement will include pedestrian crossings on all sides to improve safety for pedestrians. The work will also include protected cycle lanes through the junction.
The preliminary design for this junction has been completed. The environmental screening reports, detailed design and section 85 agreement with Fingal County Council are expected to be completed this year. Construction is expected to begin in 2024 subject to funding approval.