On Crown Alley and Temple Bar Street, the roads will be reconstructed with granite footpaths alongside the traditional cobbled carriageways.Meanwhile, on Temple Bar itself, the northern footpath will be widened to make it more accessible for all users.Footpath widths on Crown Alley are more generous and will remain largely the same, according to the DCC.
The existing trees in the area will be replaced by a large tree at the northeast corner of the Square and a stand of three smaller trees at the western side of the Square along the eastern side of Fownes St Lower. Public seating will be provided on three sides of the Square. A mix of sunny and shaded seating, with and without backrests, will be provided.A new lighting system is also in the works, which DCC say will greatly improve the quality of lighting on Temple Bar Square.
Work on Temple Bar Square got underway last month and is expected to be completed before the end of 2023. Following this, work will commence on the surrounding streets of Crown Alley and Temple Bar, which should be completed at the end of 2024.