Dublin’s Amiens Street gets Ireland’s first between-lanes cycle track

Construction has begun on a new cycle path along Dublin’s Amiens Street, a route that will mark a first for Ireland by placing the bike lane between two lanes of car traffic, according to the Irish Independent.

The project, reported by the Irish Independent on Wednesday, is now under way on the busy city-centre street. It represents a notable departure from typical cycling infrastructure in the country, where segregated paths are usually positioned at the roadside rather than in the middle of the carriageway.

The design places the cycle track in a central position, flanked by vehicle lanes on either side. This configuration is intended to separate cyclists from parked cars and general traffic flow, though the Irish Independent’s report does not specify the exact length of the route or a projected completion date.

Amiens Street is a key thoroughfare in Dublin’s north inner city, connecting the area near Connolly Station toward the city centre. The choice of this location for a pilot-style layout suggests authorities are testing how such an arrangement functions in a high-traffic urban environment.

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The move comes amid broader efforts in Dublin to expand cycling networks and encourage alternatives to car use, though the Irish Independent’s account focuses solely on the start of construction and the novelty of the layout.

What remains to be seen is how motorists and cyclists adapt to the new arrangement once the path opens, and whether the model will be replicated on other Irish roads.