Durkan welcomes progress on Creggan Hill street security enhancements

SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has welcomed progress on efforts to enhance security alongside Creggan Hill with explicit focus at each Brooke Park and Rosemount Major Faculty Helen Avenue entrances.

The security works are being progressed in accordance with the findings of a site visitors velocity evaluation secured by Mr Durkan following a request made in July 2021 to then Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon.

Stated the Foyle MLA: “I’m happy to obtain affirmation from DfI Roads that progress on security enhancements alongside this harmful stretch of street, is lastly being made.

“Myself and others, have labored alongside residents and faculties over the previous few years to safe a lot wanted site visitors calming measures.

“The security issues on this space are legitimate and following the intensive regeneration of Brooke Park, this stunning civic amenity has grown in recognition thus underscoring the acute want for security measures.

“Footfall within the space has elevated considerably and with Rosemount Major Faculty additionally close by, the site visitors alongside this foremost thoroughfare is constant posing a hazard to youngsters, dad and mom and anybody crossing this busy street.

“The site visitors velocity evaluation which I secured from the Infrastructure Minister in July 2021 has now been carried out with outcomes figuring out {that a} managed crossing is critical.

“The Division has additionally agreed to implement my proposal for dropped kerbs at Helen Avenue and Marlborough Highway junctions.

“The design course of is underway and will probably be progressed as quickly as funding allocations are made.

“I sit up for the supply of this important work which can enormously profit pedestrians and street customers alike.”

Durkan welcomes progress on Creggan Hill street security enhancements was final modified: March 18th, 2023 by cassoscoop

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