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 01 September 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 31 August -04 September 2026, two-way traffic will be maintained during the day.
Works ongoing beneath the M1 Flyover Northside to facilitate site clearance, ducting installation and kerb and footpath works.
Works Ongoing to IDA Roundabout Quadrants – Ducting, Kerbs, Footpaths.

Auburn Avenue Walking & Cycling Scheme

Update 01 September 2026

This week works will continue on the underground service crossings on the western arm of the Old Navan Road / Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
Stormwater drainage works to continue on Old Navan Road with the installation of a new carrier drain.

Traffic and pedestrian management will be in place at all times.

Flemington Road Junction Upgrade – Balbriggan:

Update 01 September 2026

Cycle Track Improvement Works on the western side of the R132 from Brecan Close to Harry Reynolds Road are scheduled to progress this week.
The existing Footpath and Cycle Track on the western side of the R132 from Brecan Close to Harry Reynolds Road will be closed to facilitate the works.
An alternative pedestrian route will be provided on the eastern side of the R132.

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

Update 01 September 2026

Works are progressing on Chapel Lane on a number of junctions with kerbs being laid, footpaths being poured and resurfacing works and line marking ongoing.
Traffic management will be in place for the next few weeks.