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

R149 Castaheany

Update 04 November 2025

• The contractor has commenced work on site on the R149 in Castaheany, D15 with traffic and pedestrian management in place.
• The proposed project is located on the R149 at the Fingal County administrative border to the roundabout beside Blackwood Crescent.
• Currently, drainage works are completed.
• The sub-base layer construction for the footpath and cycle track is nearing completion.

Flemington Road Junction upgrade Balbriggan

Update 04 November 2025

• The Contractor has mobilised and commenced work on site at the junction of Flemington Lane and the R132 in Balbriggan, Co. Dublin.
• Works have commenced on the bus stop on the eastern side of the R132.

Donabate Permeability Phase 1

Update 04 November 2025

• Works are ongoing in Beverton, Donabate.
• Main earth works are completed with the laying and compaction of asphalt has commenced.
• Intention is to have project completion over the next two weeks.

Newtown Bridge, Balheary Road, Swords

Update 08 September 2025

• The pedestrian guardrail has been installed.

Quiet Streets pilot initiative at Drynam Green/Heath, Kinsealy.

Update 30 June 2025

Works are now complete.

Safe Routes to School Updates

The works, which will be tailored to each location, will involve the construction of a “School Zone” which will include new crossings, buff coloured surfaces, the placing of new Pencil bollards, road markings, signage and the construction of new rain gardens. This is to help ensure the presence of the schools and children in the area are highlighted to road users. Junctions surrounding the school will also be worked on to reduce corner radii, this will reduce vehicle speeds through the junctions and shorten crossing distances, these measures will result in safer conditions for children and vulnerable road users in the area.

Work is currently underway to create new Safe Routes to School treatments in Fingal.

Traffic management will be in place for all works and access to all schools will be maintained.

You can find more details on the treatments for each school by clicking on the information leaflets below.

Scoil Bhríde Buachaillí & Scoil Bhríde Cailíní, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15

Update 21 October 2025

• The Section 38 Public Consultation for the Round 2 Safe Routes to School project at Scoil Bhríde Cailíní and Scoil Bhríde Buachaillí, Church Avenue, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 is live on Fingal's consultation portal until 02 November 2025 Consultations | Fingal County Council Online Consultation Portal

St. Teresas NS Balbriggan.

• 19 pencil style bollards installed by contractor outside. 

Scoil Ghrainne Community National School, Hansfield/Phibblestown, Clonee, Dublin 15.

• Read the information leaflet
• Substantial completion has been reached at Scoil Ghrainne in Hansfield for the Safe Routes To School Round 1 Tranche 2 programme.

Scoil Choilm, Porterstown Road, Dublin 15​​

• Read the information leaflet
• Substantial completion has been reached at Scoil Choilm CNS in Porterstown for the Safe Routes To School Round 1 Tranche 2 programme

Ladyswell National School, Buzzardstown, Dublin 15

• Read the information leaflet
• Substantial completion has been reached at Ladyswell NS in Mulhuddart for the Safe Routes To School Round 1 Tranche 2 programme.

Pope John Paul II NS, Malahide, Co. Dublin

• Read the information leaflet
• Works have been completed.

Verbena Avenue, Bayside:

• Works have been completed.

Bike Infrastructure Updates

Bicycle Parking Infrastructure

Updated 22 September 2025

Works associated with the provision of Bicycle Parking Infrastructure have now been completed in the following locations:

• Holywell Gardens, Swords, Co. Dublin
• River Valley Road (Bus Stop No. 3708), Hilltown, Swords, Co. Dublin

Works associated with the provision of Bicycle Parking Infrastructure have commenced this week at the following locations:

• Boru Court Playground, Forest Road, Swords, Co. Dublin