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Dublin’s Lord Mayor, Cllr Ray McAdam, has officially opened the Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Active Travel Scheme, which is part of the Dodder Greenway.
There’s now a continuous 2.3km cycle route between Londonbridge Road to Donnybrook Road beside Donnybrook Stadium.
The project includes a two-way cycle path on a section of Anglesea Road and a new shared pedestrian and cyclist crossing at the start of Merrion Road beside Ball’s Bridge — these elements link existing sections of the Dodder Greenway already in place north and south of Merrion Road.
The project also includes short sections of roadside shared paths on both sides of the Merrion Road leading up to the crossing.
Dublin City Council said that construction of the project, which began in January 2025, is “being delivered under budget”.
The Dodder Greenway is eventually planned to be around 17km long, but there are two planned sections — Dartry Park to Dundrum Road and Donnybrook Road to Clonskeagh Road — yet to start construction in the Dublin City Council area. The council also has yet to put forward plan for the more complicated Docklands section, which will likely require two bridges and a large ramp.
Meanwhile, South Dublin County Council is at a more advanced stage, with construction well advanced on its last significant urban section of the project, which includes cycle paths on the Firhouse Road and Butterfield Avenue, between Kilvere and Knocklyon Road.
IMAGE: Clicking map links to the Google Maps version of the map.
On the project opened today, Lord Mayor, Cllr Ray McAdam said: “I am delighted to be launching this key urban section of the stunning Dodder Greenway in Dublin today. To give Dubliners access to a safe and inviting urban greenway that enables and encourages more people to take up active travel is a win-win for the City.”
He added: “Not only does this scheme protect cyclists from traffic by providing segregated cycling facilities, it also greatly improves the experience for people who are walking, or using wheelchairs or mobility aids, by providing a much-needed pedestrian and cyclist crossing on Merrion Road. I’m looking forward to cycling it myself!”
Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien, said: “The Beatty’s Avenue to Herbert Park Scheme demonstrates the momentum of Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority (NTA) to deliver critical Active Travel infrastructure across the city, to improve safety and accessibility for people who are walking, wheeling or cycling.”
He said: “The Government is strongly committed, through our investment in Active Travel, to providing people with viable alternatives to private car use. This attractive and inclusive Active Travel scheme will open active travel up to more people, facilitating us to achieve multiple cross-cutting policy objectives covering mental and physical health, social, economic and environmental commitments.”
Hugh Creegan, who was interim chief executive of the National Transport Authority, said: “The opening of this section of the Dodder Greenway will provide enhanced connections for communities along the length of the Dodder and support more sustainable travel choices.”
He added: “We are delighted to be investing in a scheme that encourages more people to walk, wheel or cycle in Ireland.”
A preview of the route before it was officially opened:
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