Do we need another new road in Dundrum?

A public consultation has commenced on a proposal for a new road from Dundrum to Sandyford Industrial Estate. You can see the details in the "Council News" section. This is going to be a very controversial proposal, and please let me have your views.

First, there is the question of whether we need a new road at all. The Sandyford Industrial estate is a nightmare at rush hour, but it is difficult to see how a new road will dramatically improve that. Certainly, there is a bottleneck within the estate, but the surrounding roads are relatively free. Is it wise to run another road into Dundrum.

Second, the road more or less follows the LUAS line, and given that this is now one of the best public transport corridors in the country, why is a road necessary?

Third, how will Airfield and the surrounding residents, particularly in Balally and Holywell be affected.

You can see the arguments for the proposal in the "Council News" section.