New right turn from St. Stephen’s Green East to Merrion Row

Two right turning lanes from St. Stephen’s Green East to Merrion Row will become operational from tomorrow, Tuesday 26 November 2013. The right turns will be operational for tomorrow’s evening rush hour.

The right turning lanes provide access to the Northside of the city via Merrion St Upper and access to the N11 via Baggot St. The works are part of the St. Stephen’s Green Area Traffic Management Scheme. This scheme will facilitate the Luas Cross City works.

When construction of Luas Cross City commences on St Stephen’s Green West, St Stephen’s Green North and Dawson St, there will be a reduction in the capacity for vehicular traffic on Dawson St. Due to this it is necessary to provide alternative arrangements for traffic in the area.

A new right turn from St. Stephen’s Green South to St. Stephen’s Green West opened on Thursday 21 October. This provides an alternative route to York St and access to the St. Stephen’s Green / Grafton St car parks.