R821 road (Ireland)
Introduction The '''R821 road''' is a regional road in south Dublin, Ireland. The road starts at the junction with the R115 (Willbrook Road) in Rathfarnham and passes through Nutgrove before terminating at Churchtown.
Route * The road starts at the T-junction with the R115 (Willbrook Road) beside the well known The Yellow House pub. The road heads in an easterly direction and is known as Grange Road. * About 350 metres further the Grange Road turns off in a southerly direction as the R822 while the '''R821''' continues easterly as Nutgrove Avenue. * The route passes the shopping center and retail park in Nutgrove after a crossroad with local roads. * The route terminates at a triangle in Churchtown where it connects with the R112 (Upper Churchtown Road) and a local road (Beaumont Avenue).
Transport A westbound bus lane is present along the entire route while after Nutgrove there is also a bus lane heading east until the end of the route in Churchtown. There are a number of Dublin Bus routes along the R821:* 16* 16A* 17* 75There is an off street bike lane on the route though there are a few sections where the lane ends unexpectedly.
Future plans Currently there are plans to upgrade the junction with the R112 and Beaumont Avenue.
See also *Roads in Ireland*National primary road*National secondary road
References * Roads Act 1993 (Classification of Regional Roads) Order 2006 – Department of Transport