What’s happening?
Construction work for the BusConnects Liffey Valley to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme commenced in May 2026 at Liffey Valley and is currently progressing along Fonthill Road, Bothar na Life, Coldcut Road, Ballyfermot Road, Sarsfield Road, and James Street.
The next phase of works will take place on Ballyfermot Road, between Garryowen Road and St Laurence’s Road and is scheduled to commence in late November 2026. Traffic management measures will be implemented from mid-November 2026 to facilitate the removal of the remaining traffic islands in preparation for the new road layout.
The works will include road widening, dedicated cycle and bus lanes, new bus stops, upgraded public lighting, new pedestrian crossings and improvements to existing facilities.
To minimise disruption, works will be carried out in phases, with construction taking place on one side of the road at a time. Traffic management measures will move along the route as works progress.
When will works begin?
Works are expected to begin in late November 2026 and are due to continue until the end of Q2 2027, subject to change. Please refer to the map above, which outlines the two areas included as part of these works.
How will access be maintained?
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained throughout the works. Where temporary changes to access are required, residents and businesses will be notified in advance.
Hours of operation
Working hours will be between 07:00 AM – 23:00 PM Monday to Friday and 08:00 AM 16:30 PM on Saturdays. Some activities may need to take place outside of these hours. The project team will continue to update the public on ongoing works in the area and will notify residents and stakeholders in advance of any night-time works taking place.
Temporary Traffic Management Measures
Traffic management measures will be implemented to support the safe and efficient delivery of the works. These will be introduced in phases and carefully planned to protect road users, pedestrians, and site personnel, while minimising disruption to traffic as much as possible. Please see examples of measures listed below:
- Temporary traffic management will be in place on Ballyfermot Road. Footpaths and cycle lanes may be temporarily closed in sections, with works progressing on one side of the road at a time to minimise disruption and to maintain safe access for all road users. We ask all road users to follow the temporary signage and traffic management measures in place.
- Bus Stops 2715 and 2710 will be relocated a short distance from their current locations. These new bus stops will be constructed and brought into operation before the existing are is removed, ensuring continuity of service throughout the works.
- To facilitate the safe delivery of the works, the roadway and adjacent footpaths within the work zone must be kept clear and free from parked vehicles at all times.
- As part of the permanent road layout, the existing signals and pedestrian crossing on Sarsfield Road, at O’Hogan Road junction will be removed and the junction will be reconfigured as a standard T-junction arrangement. The existing pedestrian crossing will remain until a new crossing is installed nearby.
Tree Removal and Replacement Planting
To accommodate the new road layout and associated improvements, some tree removal will be required. These works will be undertaken in accordance with the environmental commitments and mitigation measures incorporated into the approved scheme.
We understand that tree felling can be a concern for local residents. The project includes a comprehensive replanting and landscaping programme, approved as part of the planning process.
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