Traffic Management

Thursday, 14 April 2016

Questions (141)

Jack Chambers

Question:

141. Deputy Jack Chambers asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Office of Public Work's policy on the closure of a road in the middle of the Phoenix Park during the summer time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6945/16]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works implemented a “pilot” part road closure in summer 2012, when a 1.2 km stretch of Chesterfield Avenue, between the Phoenix roundabout (east) and the Mountjoy roundabout (west) - was closed to vehicular traffic at weekends during the summer months.

This closure is consistent with the objectives of the Phoenix Park Conservation Management Plan 2011.

The policy of the OPW is to continue with this successful initiative which facilitates the open access of Chesterfield Avenue at weekends to pedestrians, cyclists, runners, walkers and families.