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 29 May 2026

• Two-way traffic will be maintained.
• North side permanent bus stop now in use as shown below.
• Excavation/kerb/concrete works to overrun area at IDA Roundabout ongoing
• Stop/Go system in place Tuesday 02 June to facilitate slipform kerb Installation to south side.

Flemington Road Junction upgrade Balbriggan

Update 02 June 2026

• Footpath and cycle track works have progressed on the western side of the R132 from Hamlet Lane to Harry Reynolds Road. 

Bicycle Parking Infrastructure