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 21 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 south side of Seatown Road is closed from the IDA Roundabout to the M1 Flyover to facilitate ducting, kerb and footpath works.
• An alternative pedestrian route is established on the new footpath on the north side of Seatown Road from the M1 Flyover to the IDA roundabout.
• Ducting, kerb and footpath works are progressing on the north side of Seatown Road from the M1 Flyover to the Estuary Roundabout.
• Works are ongoing at the IDA Roundabout including ducting, kerb and footpath works.
• From 21 – 25 September, two-way traffic will be maintained during the day. 

Auburn Avenue Walking & Cycling Scheme

Update 23 September 2026

• Stormwater drainage works to continue on the Old Navan Road and at the Old Navan Road / Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
  •Shuttering works/buildup of ground for kerbing/footpath to continue on the Old Navan Road.
  •Traffic signals and public lighting ducting works to continue at the Old Navan Road / Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
  •Road realignment works to continue on the western side of the Old Navan Road / Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
  •Traffic and pedestrian management in place at all times.

Flemington Road Junction Upgrade – Balbriggan:

 Update 23 September 2026

• Line Marking Works on the cycle track on the western side of the R132 from Brecan Close to Harry Reynolds Road are scheduled to progress this week.
• The cycle track on the western side of the R132 from Brecan Close to Harry Reynolds Road will be closed to facilitate the works.
• Tactile paving works along the footpaths on the western side of the R132 from Brecan Close to Harry Reynolds Road are also scheduled this week.

Safe Routes to School Round 2 - Scoil Bhríde Buachaillí & Cailíní, Blanchardstown

Update 22 September 2026

• Works taking place at Hazel Lawn junction, St Patrick's Park junction and outside The Bell on both sides, northern side of R806

Bicycle Parking Infrastructure

Update 14 July 2026

Bike stand installation works continue this week at five separate locations in Portmarnock.

Location 1 –R106 / St Lawerance Ave (Outside Neil Blaney Solicitors) Outside Blaney Solicitors.

Location 2 – Outside No 38, Strand Road, across from Kingsford Medical Centre. 

Location 3 – At Bus Stop (3600) on Strand Road. 

Location 4 – Bus Stop Carrickhill Lower

Location 5 – Within the Portmarnock Park & Football pitches.