Showing posts with label Luas Cross City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Luas Cross City. Show all posts

Thursday, September 7, 2017

Luas Cross City - Dawson St Traffic Alterations from Monday 11th Sept 2017

As part of the on-going delivery of Luas Cross City, the following permanent alterations to traffic on Dawson Street will come into effect from Monday 11th September;


DAWSON STREET: From St Stephen’s Green North to Molesworth Street
Existing traffic arrangement will remain in place. All traffic permitted in the northbound direction and a contra-flow tram lane in the southbound direction.


DAWSON STREET: From Molesworth Street to Duke Street
Two-way traffic flow to be introduced between Molesworth Street and Duke Street with the following restrictions;

Northbound direction: Only trams, buses and access permitted. All other traffic on Dawson Street must turn right onto Molesworth Street to exit the area.

Southbound direction: Only trams and access permitted. Vehicles egressing from Duke Street and Dawson Lane must travel southbound on Dawson Street and turn left onto Molesworth Street to exit the area.


DAWSON STREET: From Duke Street to Nassau Street
Only buses and trams will be permitted in the northbound direction with a contra-flow tram lane in the southbound direction. Vehicles on Duke Street and Dawson Lane looking to exit the area must travel southbound on Dawson Street and turn left onto Molesworth Street to exit the area.


ACCESS TO NASSAU STREET

From St Stephen’s Green North
General traffic accessing Nassau Street should not travel on Dawson Street and instead access Nassau Street by turning right on St Stephens Green North at the Shelbourne Hotel onto Kildare Street and take second left onto Molesworth Street and first right down South Frederick Street. Note: Only vehicles up to 3.5T can continue on South Frederick Street past the junction with Setanta Place and turn right onto Nassau Street. Vehicles over 3.5T must exit the area by turning right onto Setanta Place and right again onto Kildare Street and follow road around onto Merrion Row.


From Dawson Street
Traffic turning off Dawson Street onto Molesworth Street can access Nassau Street by taking the first left onto South Frederick Street and by adhering to the vehicle weight restrictions north of the junction with Setanta Place as above before turning right onto Nassau Street.

Please see the map below for further details:


For more information about anything relating to Luas Corss City, head to www.luascrosscity.ie 

Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Details of north and south quays closures this weekend.

To facilitate essential Luas Cross City construction works from 8pm this Friday until 6am next Tuesday (August 2nd), Dublin's north and south quays will be closed to eastbound and westbound traffic at O'Connell Bridge.

It's strongly advised that where possible you avoid driving into the city over the bank holiday weekend as the closure is likely to cause major disruption into in the city centre. For anyone attending the GAA All-Ireland Senior & Minor Championship on Saturday/Sunday, we recommend approaching from the north side via M50/Swords Rd if possible.

Barcelona play Celtic in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday as well, and likewise, we would suggest that traffic heading to it approach from the south side.

As an encouragement to use public transport over the weekend, park-and-ride facilities will be free for the Luas and for DART and rail stops in the short-hop zone. If you're using the Luas Red Line, you can use the Red Cow & Cheeverstown Park & Rides. DART users can check www.irishrail.ie for a list of all available car parks.

Due to the closure, there will be a number of diversions on Dublin Bus services. Please see www.dublinbus.ie for full details. Please note that there will be in diversions on the 122 both this weekend and next, both of which are available on the Dublin Bus Website.

More details along with suggested diversions are available on www.luascrosscity.ie.


Monday, January 19, 2015

New @dublinbusnews bus lanes and diversions for @LuasCrossCity

Luas Cross City works continue in and around the city with major changes to traffic on Dawson St, Nassau St, Camden St and Pearse St

For the next six months there is no left turn from Dawson St to Nassau st this has a significant impact on the routes of a nu,mber of busses which noramlly use Suffolk St and College Green. 

Traffic is now diverted around Trinity College and down Pearse St. A double bus lane has been put in place on Pearse St from Westland Row to Tara St to cater for the huge increase in the number of buses whcih will now use Pearse St.

The following bus routes are now diverted via Westland Row

7b, 7d, 11, 25x, 32x, 37, 38a, 38b, 39, 39a, 41x, 46a, 66x, 67x, 84x, 116, 118 and 145 

A contra flow bus lane is also in place on Camden St outbound at the Bleeding Horse.

The 14, 15, 15a, 15b, 140 and 142 are rerouted via this new contra flow bus lane. 


Saturday, August 23, 2014

No left turn from North Fredrick St to Parnell St for 11 Weeks.

OK so technically it's Cavendish Row not North Frederick St, but lots of people call that little slip of road a few different things. either way 

From Tuesday 26th August there will be no left turn from Cavendish Row to Parnell St for 11 weeks.
For the first week of these works there will be only one lane from Parnell Street onto Parnell Square
From Sunday Evening (24th August) Parnell Street will be reduced to one lane in both directions at Parnell Square West

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Works on College Green part of @LuasCrossCity

Luas Cross City scheme will commence in the College Green area Monday evening the 2nd of June.

One northbound traffic lane will be temporarily closed in the College Green area for the duration of the works, with the two existing southbound lanes remaining open throughout. There will be no changes to car park access in the area.

The works are being carried out during the summer months, when traffic numbers are lower, in order to minimise delays and disruption to road users.

Of course the College Green bus corridor remains in place from Monday to Friday, 7am to 10am and from 4pm to 7pm. An Garda Síochána will be actively enforcing these regulations during the period of these works.

Dublin Bus services will continue to operate as normal during this stage of works.

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

O'Connell St Closure

O’Connell Street Upper (northbound carriageway from Cathal Brugha Street to Parnell Street), will be closed from 8 PM on Saturday the 3rd of May to 5 AM Tuesday the 6th of May and from 8 PM on Saturday the 10th of May to 5 AM on Monday the 12th of May

Marlborough St One Way Southbound For 3 Months

As part of the Luas Cross City Utility Works. Marlborough Street will be one way between Cathal Brugha Street / Sean MacDermott Street and Talbot Street for  3 months from the 1st May

Cathedral Street between Marlborough Street and Thomas Lane will be open to vehicular traffic.Traffic travelling northbound to Cathal Brugha Street / Sean MacDermott Street / Parnell Street

Traffic on Marlborough Street between Cathal Brugha Street / Sean MacDermott Street and Cathedral

Street should:

• Turn right onto Cathedral Street
• Continue westbound on Cathedral Street
• Turn right at the next junction onto Thomas Lane
• Continue northbound on Thomas Lane
• At the next junction turn left onto Cathal Brugha Street to access O’Connell Street;

or

• Turn right onto Cathal Brugha Street to access Sean MacDermott Street / Parnell Street and follow existing diversion (shown in yellow and green on the map)

There will be no impact to southbound traffic movements on Marlborough Street between Cathal Brugha Street and Talbot Street.

Traffic Diversion Signs will be in place for the duration of the works.

Pedestrians on Cathedral Street should take additional care and look out for vehicles using  Cathedral Street between Marlborough Street and Thomas Lane.

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Luas Works and Closures on O'Connell St

Over the next few weeks Luas Cross city works will take place on O'Connell Street.

Over six weekends GMC will be carrying out utility works in the carriageway and as a result there will be traffic restrictions in the area.

There will be ongoing works in the footpath and median (Monday to Fridays) over the next few weeks as well.


Weekends 1 and 2: Bachelor's Walk to Prince's Street

Weekend No 1 - 29th March. Weekend No 2 - 5th April

Single lane closure, with one lane being maintained at all times northbound.
Between 20:00 Saturday to 05:00 Monday both weekends



Weekends 3 and 4: Cathal Brugha Street to Parnell Street

Weekend No 3 - 3rd May (Bank holiday weekend)  Weekend No 4 - 10th May

Full closure of northbound lanes
Between 20:00 Saturday to 05:00 Tuesday (Bank holiday weekend)
Between 20:00 Saturday to 05:00 Monday
Diversion in place via Cumberland Street



Weekends 5 and 6: Prince's Street to Cathal Brugha Street

Weekend No 5 - 17th May. Weekend No 6 - 24th May

Single lane closure, with one lane being maintained at all times northbound.
Between 20:00 Saturday to 05:00 Monday both weekends
If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Luas Cross City Open day

If you've any questions for the RPA and the Luas Cross City Project. They are holding an open day this Thursday in European Union House number 18 Dawson Street, Dublin 2.

It starts at 3.30 and ends at 7.30

For more information please click the following link: https://www.luascrosscity.ie/news/public-consultation-luas-cross-city-dawson-stop/

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Luas Works - Here We Go!

Luas works are beginning in earnest this month with significant changes kicking off.

Eden Quay & Burgh Quay

Works on Eden Quay which were scheduled to begin on the 17th have been pushed back to Friday the 21st of February.

These works will see Eden Quay being reduced to one lane at night but maintaining two lanes during the day. This is to resurface the road and lay the Luas track that will cross the quay.

Burgh Quay works are scheduled to begin on March 3rd and will also see the quay reduced to one lane at night and two lanes during the day.

We saw Burgh Quay reduced to two lanes in the past but it didn't have a significant impact on normal traffic patterns, lets hope that continues this time around.

Dawson St

The biggest change we are going to see and the one that might have the largest impact on traffic is going to take place on Dawson St.

From Tuesday the 25th of February Dawson St will be reduced to one lane between Stephens Green and Molesworth St. This will be the right side of Dawson St, at the end of June the works will switch sides.

Plenty of taxi drivers have been in touch with the show, the rank on Dawson St will be suspended and moved to Molesworth St.

Bus stops will be moved to the north end of dawson St, Aircoach and the Glendalough tour couac will be moved to the entrance to Royal Hibernian Way.

Local access to car parks will be maintained and a 24 hour two truck will be on site should any one be unfortunate enough to break down.

Footpaths will be reduced however access to all shops and restaurants will be maintained.

This is of course going to impact on traffic so how to avoid it if this is your normal route?

A couple of options are available:

Leeson St inbound turning right onto Stephens Green East then follow the new right turn to Merrion Row, from there you can make your way down to Pearse St etc.

Otherwise if you are on Stephens Green South to Stephens Green West to access the Car parks and Mercer Street.

Maps of the area and alternative routes available HERE 

Friday, October 18, 2013

Luas Cross City Works Update

For a period of 6 weeks from Monday 21st October 2013, Dominick Street Upper will be made one-way northbound between the junctions of Bolton Street / Dorset Street Upper and Mountjoy Street. Traffic will not be permitted to turn left from Mountjoy Street to Dominick Street Upper. A diversion via Constitution Hill, North King Street and Bolton Street will be in place. 

This diversion is necessary for the Luas Cross City Cellars Contract

Monday, September 2, 2013

Changes To Stephens Green For Luas Cross City

Dublin City Council has announced a new traffic scheme that should make travelling in the St. Stephen’s Green area easier during the works for Luas Cross City which will begin in 2014. 

The St. Stephen’s Green Traffic Management Scheme works will start on the 9th of September and all work should be completed by late November this year.

The new arrangements will make it easier for public and private transport to travel around St. Stephen’s Green, while also improving access to car parks in the area and reducing the need to use Dawson Street as a through route.

The most significant changes are new right turns at St. Stephen’s Green’s junctions with Harcourt St and Merrion Row. Other improvements will include new cycle lanes, pedestrian crossings, dublinbikes stations and measures which will improve bus operations around St. Stephen’s Green.

The improvements will be staggered so as to minimise disruptions to local businesses and stakeholders. Some disruptions will occur during the works but the public and businesses will be able to access the area and all car parks throughout the works.

Area expected time

Removal of Trace Sculpture from St. Stephen’s Green East July 2013

Physical works on St. Stephen’s Green East and North September to October

Physical works on St. Stephen’s Green South September to October

Physical works on Kildare St September to October

Road resurfacing October to November

Road relining October to November