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 30 June 2026

• An alternative pedestrian route has been established on the new footpath on the north side of Seatown Road to facilitate the current ducting, drainage and footpath works. 
• An alternative pedestrian route has also been established on the new footpath on the south side of Seatown Road as illustrated in the attached Communication Leaflet. 
• The permanent bus stop on the south side of Seatown Road is now in use.
• The footpath on the north side of Seatown Road will be closed from IDA Roundabout to Estuary Road Roundabout to facilitate site clearance and ducting works.
• Kerb/Concrete works on the overrun area at the IDA Roundabout will be progressing this week.
• From 29 June – 03 July, two way traffic will be maintained. 

Auburn Avenue Walking & Cycling Scheme

Update 30 June 2026

• Completion of the site compound setup.
• Traffic Management setup for the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
• Drainage works to begin on the South East quadrant of the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.

Flemington Road Junction Upgrade – Balbriggan:

 Update 30 June 2026

• Stop/Go Traffic Management will be in place at the Hamlet Lane and Cardy Rock Junction this week to facilitate Footpath and Cycle Track Works. 
• 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 will be provided on the eastern side of the R132.

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

Update 30 June 2026

• The contractor has been appointed for the works and will start works late next week on Seatown Road as part of the St Colmcille’s works. 
• All works will be coordinated with all Active Travel projects in the Swords area to ensure there is no additional disruption in the area. 

Beverton Donabate Permeability Works

Update 23 June 2026

• Works nearing completion.
• Contractor will be on site this week finish works and undertaking snagging.

Bicycle Parking Infrastructure