The opening of the new Porterstown Link Road has greatly reduced the traffic levels on the Clonsilla section of the old Porterstown road. The new road combined with Dr. Troy bridge provides an alternative route for traffic in the general area to avoid delays at the railway level crossings.
Fingal County Council and the National Transport Authority are now proposing to permanently close the level crossing at Porterstown. It is an objective of Irish Rail to close the level crossing for safety and operational reasons.
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