Mitchell welcomes upgrade of junction at Balally Luas Station

Fine Gael TD for Dublin South Olivia Mitchell TD has today welcomed the announcement of a long-overdue upgrade of the junction at Overend Way/Balally Luas Station.

“Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council are proposing improving the safety and traffic flow of this junction by upgrading the traffic lights, footpaths, crossing points and road layout.

“New Toucan crossings will provide direct safe access to and from the Luas station for pedestrians and cyclists and will replace the existing disused crossing points. Motorists will also welcome the fact that the traffic lights at surrounding junctions, particularly the Sandyford Road/Wyckham Way junction, will be linked up with the lights at this junction and they will all be regulated by sensors.

“Although this is a relatively small project it will be a welcome announcement for hundreds of residents and commuters. I pass through this junction myself every day and I know how busy it is in the mornings and evenings.

“A public consultation is due to be launched by the Council shortly so interested parties should keep an eye out for this announcement if they want to make their views known.”