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 13 July 2026

Alternative pedestrian routes are now in place on both sides of Seatown Road, while works on footpaths, drainage and ducting continue.
The north side footpath between the IDA Roundabout and Estuary Road Roundabout is closed this week.
Two-way traffic will be maintained during the day.
One-way diversion will be in place nightly 7pm to 6am, 14–17 July, from R132 to Estuary Road, to facilitate surfacing works.
Permanent bus stops on both sides of the road are now in use.
Ongoing site clearance and ducting works on the north side of Seatown Road, between the IDA Roundabout and M1 Bridge.

Auburn Avenue Walking & Cycling Scheme

Update 07 July 2026

Completion of the site compound setup.
Traffic Management setup for the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
Drainage works to continue on the south, east and northeast of the Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
Ducting and chamber works to begin on the south, east and northeast Old Navan Road/ Auburn Avenue Roundabout.
Traffic and pedestrian management will be in place at all times.

Flemington Road Junction Upgrade – Balbriggan:

Update 07 July 2026

Tactile Paving installation associated with the Footpath and Cycle Track Works are scheduled to progress on the western side of the R132 this week
Works at Hamlet Lane and Barnwall Court Junctions have progressed.

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