Public consultation has commenced on the Leopardstown Link Road and Roundabout Reconfiguration Scheme. This scheme involves the following

• The construction of a new link road from Leopardstown Road East to South County Business Park.
• The replacement of existing Leopardstown roundabout with a 4-arm signalised junction, with revised local accesses.
• The construction of a new link road through Leopardstown park Hospital south of Central Park, across the M50 linking to Murphystown Way
• The construction of a high quality pedestrian and cycle facilities on all new road improvements.

Any observations or comments on the proposals can be made in writing to An Bord Pleanála by Tuesday 2nd October 2012. Full details of the proposed changes to the Leopardstown Roundabout can be found on www.dlrcoco.ie under ‘latest news’.