The south side of Dublin Bay is to have a continuous cycle path from Sandycove to Sandymount.

Dublin City councillors have confirmed that a public consultation on the project got a majority of submissions in its favour, with 56% backing the two-way cycle path, which will take ten weeks to build.

The move is part of new COVID-19 mobility measures which push walking and cycling as an alternative to public transport.

The trial roll-out of the measures will mean a one-way traffic system will be put in place including making Strand Road one-way.

The public feedback saw 27% of the 2,922 submissions object to the plans while 17% stated concerns while not fully going against the plan.

Impact

Dublin City Council said the scheme will be carefully monitored for its impact on the Strand Road and surrounding area.

It will look at road-user safety and traffic levels, as well as environmental data. Extra pedestrian crossings will also be installed in Sandymount village to regulate speeds, with additional traffic cameras also planned. 

Cycle lanes are planned on the Sean Moore Road in Ringsend.