BusConnects Dundrum Bus Layover Scheme

Overview

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLRCC), in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), are working with AECOM consulting engineers on a plan to relocate existing bus layover spaces from Waldemar Terrace, Dundrum, to alternative sites within the Dundrum area as part of the roll out of BusConnects.

Proposals also include a bus gate connecting Dundrum Main Street to Sweetmount Avenue/Churchtown Road Upper to allow for the circulation of buses in the area, and a new bus stop on the Dundrum Bypass.

Documents containing further information on the Dundrum Bus Layover Scheme can be found at the bottom of the page.

The Scheme will be implemented under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994.

The Dundrum Bus Layover Scheme is the first in a series of projects proposed for Dundrum.

An overview of the Dundrum Projects can be found here: Connecting Dundrum | Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

1. What is the Dundrum Bus Layover Scheme? 

It’s a plan to improve bus facilities in Dundrum by creating new places for buses to park (layover) when not in service, and to improve the public space around the area. 

2. Why is this happening? 

People asked for better and more frequent bus services during the 2018 Bus-Connects consultation. The 2023 Local Area Plan also called for better bus facilities in Dundrum. 

3. What changes are being proposed? 

• 4 bus layover spaces on Churchtown Road Upper (eastbound, near Taney Cross) 

• 2 more layover spaces opposite St. Nathi’s Church 

• 1 layover space on Dundrum Bypass 

• A new bus-only gate between Dundrum Main Street and Sweetmount Avenue 

4. What is a bus layover space? 

It’s a designated area where buses can wait between trips without blocking traffic or taking up regular bus stops. 

5. What is the new bus gate? 

It’s a one-way, signal-controlled road section that only buses can use. It will connect Dundrum Main Street to Sweetmount Avenue and Churchtown Road Upper. 

6. How will this benefit Dundrum? 

• Better public transport connections to Dundrum 

• It will facilitate the roll out of the new bus network which will allow for more frequent bus services in the area

7. When will this happen? 

Here’s the timeline: 

• Design work: August–September 2025 

• Public consultation: November 2025 

• Construction starts: February 2026 

• Construction ends: June 2026 

8. Will the public have a say? 

Yes. A non-statutory public consultation will run for 4 weeks starting 6th November 2025 and closing on the 4th December 2025

Why your views matter

We would love to hear your views

You are encouraged to use the online facility below, but comments/observations can also be sent to the address below:

Senior Engineer, Capital Projects Section, Infrastructure and Climate Change Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.  A96 K6C9.

or emailed to: capitalprojects@dlrcoco.ie

All submissions should be clearly marked “Dundrum Bus Layover Scheme”.