02/10/2026
Sustainable Swords Programme of Works | 2nd - 18th October
Key updates for the next two weeks:
R132 Connectivity Project
• Footpath and Kerbing Estuary Road
• Footpath and Kerbing North side R125
• Drainage works Seatown
• Ducting works Seatown
• Tie in Works to Seatown Road, this will result in the removal of the existing traffic light ped crossing. Ped lights moved to other side of Woodies Entrance
• Kerb prep Seatown
• Works will be ongoing on the R132 which will be temporarily reduced to one lane outside of peak hours (10am – 4pm) as required
• Traffic light installation Estuary
• Northbound right turn lane into Bostik will remain closed. Signed diversions will be provided to U-turn facility further north at Swords Food Park
• Estuary Junction – traffic will be switched from the use of the current roundabout to using the permanent signalised junction
SCQ / Public Realm
• Works on North Street continuing; this will continue to involve the suspension of southbound through traffic passing from North Street to Main Street / Bridge Street, the temporary suspension of south bound bus stops on North Street outside Des Kelly's and outside the hotel, and the operation of a temporary bus stop on Balheary Road, just down from the Fire Station.
• Ongoing pedestrian diversion through FCC grounds
• Works on North Street continuing on east & west side of street; northbound traffic will continue to be channelled from the east lane into the west lane outside the courthouse. Revised traffic route requires continued suspension of 3-4 parking spaces on west side of North Street. Works will include installing ducting foundations, kerbing & paving on both sides of street. Pedestrian access maintained to all premises.
• Tree pruning and dead branch clearance in County Hall, to facilitate later installation of pedestrian path to new Main Street entrance.
For further information on all Sustainable Swords works visit Sustainable Swords | Fingal County Council
