The National Transport Authority (NTA) has received notification of planning approval by An Bord Pleanála for the Kimmage to City Centre Scheme. Planning consents together with associated compulsory purchase orders have been granted by An Bord Pleanála for all 12 Core Bus Corridor Schemes in Dublin marking a significant milestone in the programme. The Scheme is part of the BusConnects Dublin programme, a key element of the Government’s policy to improve public transport and address climate change. The objectives of the Scheme include provision of necessary bus, cycle, and walking infrastructure enhancements that will facilitate modal shift from car dependency contributing to an efficient, low carbon and climate resilient City.
The Kimmage to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme commences at the Kimmage Cross Roads junction (Terenure Road West / Fortfield Road / Kimmage Road West) and proceeds along Kimmage Road Lower to Harold’s Cross Park, Harold’s Cross Road, crossing the Grand Canal at the junction with Parnell Road / Grove Road, continuing along Clanbrassil Street, and New Street South as far as the St Patrick’s Street Junction, as well as provision of a parallel quiet street cycle route from Ravensdale Park to Mount Argus to the west of Kimmage Road Lower.
Construction Stage:
Subject to completion of various processes, the NTA will now further develop the construction sequencing of the schemes taking account of approvals received, along with documentation to allow procurement to commence for the construction stage. It is expected that all twelve corridors will be completed in 2030 with the first construction contracts to be awarded in mid 2025 with on-site construction to commence in the second half of the year. The construction of the corridors will be delivered on a phased basis in order to reduce the traffic impacts that could arise should all twelve be constructed concurrently. In the coming months, detailed communication arrangements for the construction phase will be developed to ensure that residents, community groups, businesses and public representatives are kept fully informed and have access to relevant liaison personnel during the delivery of the Scheme.
More information on the Kimmage to City Centre Core Bus Corridor Scheme is available on the statutory planning application website at the following link www.kimmagescheme.ie.