Protected Cycle Lanes & Works Updates

What is a protected cycle lane?

Protected cycle lanes are designated traffic lanes for cycling. They separate bikes from other vehicles and pedestrians in order to increase safety for everyone when traffic is busy.

A protected cycle lane may be marked out from vehicle lanes using a number of different methods including coloured epoxy resin coatings, bollards, kerbs and painted road markings. The method used on any given cycle lane is chosen based on what best suits the local environment

What are the benefits of protected cycle lanes?

Protected cycle lanes prevent vehicles and bikes from encroaching into one another’s space on the road. In high traffic areas it is often helpful to separate bikes from other vehicles in order to provide a safe travel space for everyone. In areas with lots of pedestrians, and a very high volume of cyclists, it is sometimes also helpful to provide designated cycling and walking areas which are distinct from one another.

In deciding where to install protected cycle lanes Fingal County Council carries out traffic surveys and consults with the local community and An Garda Síochána to ensure the right solution is provided for the locality. Not all cycle lanes are called ‘protected cycle lanes’ but all of the cycle lanes in Fingal have been designed to provide the safest possible cycling environment.

Cycling & Walking Infrastructure Project Updates

Seatown Road to Estuary Road, Swords - Cycling & Walking Improvements

Update 10 August 2026

An alternative pedestrian route has been established on the new footpath on the north side of Seatown Road.
An alternative pedestrian route has also been established on the new footpath on the south side of Seatown Road.
The footpath on the north side of Seatown Road is closed from IDA Roundabout to Estuary Road Roundabout to facilitate ducting, drainage and footpath works.
From 10-14 August 2026, two-way traffic will be maintained during the day.
Works are scheduled to commence beneath the M1 Flyover to facilitate site clearance, ducting installation and kerb/footpath works.

Auburn Avenue Walking & Cycling Scheme

Update 10 August 2026

Works for this week:

Traffic and Pedestrian Management setup for the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout and along the Old Navan Road which will be in place at all times.
Stormwater drainage works to continue on the northeast quadrant of the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
Stormwater drainage works to continue on the Old Navan Road.
Commencement of traffic signal crossing ducting works and fibre optic crossing works on the east side of the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.

Flemington Road Junction Upgrade – Balbriggan:

Update 20 July 2026

Signage associated with the Footpath and Cycle Track Works are scheduled to be installed this week.
Line Marking Works associated with the Footpath and Cycle Track were completed on the western side of the R132 last week.

SRTS Round 2 Construction St Colmcille's National School, Swords.

Update 10 August 2026

The contractor is planning to carry out resurfacing works on Seatown Road this week.
In addition, associated concrete works at Chapel Road are scheduled to be undertaken as part of the overall programme of works.