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 12 May 2026

• Two-way traffic will be maintained
• Ducting/drainage/footpath works ongoing
• Permanent bus stop is now complete and operational on the north side on Seatown Road.

Flemington Road Junction upgrade Balbriggan

Update 12 May 2026

• Footpath and Cycle Track Works will be progressing this week on the western side of the R132 from Flemington Lane to Hamlet Lane. 
• The existing Footpath and Cycle Track on the western side of the R132 from Flemington Lane to Hamlet Lane will be closed to facilitate the works.
• An alternative pedestrian route is provided on the eastern side of the R132.

Bicycle Parking Infrastructure