SDLP Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan
Earlier this month Mr Durkan contacted both the Department for Infrastructure and Magee University to address the problems.
The department confirmed that traffic attendants will be deployed to the area and work is ongoing to extend parking at the former Foyle College pitch area.
Said the Foyle MLA: “The saga of inconsiderate and often dangerous parking along the Duncreggan Road has been a bugbear for many over the years and is an issue which I’ve pushed to resolve.
“The area in the vicinity of Magee University is a direct route into the city centre and is extremely busy throughout the week.
“Both university staff and students regularly use the Duncreggan Road for parking.
“However, it is clear that parking is causing a great deal of disruption for residents, motorists and pedestrians alike.
“Residents have complained that some individuals parking in the area often block the entrance to their driveways, preventing them from leaving their homes.
“In addition, this is a long established residential area with a majority of elderly residents; health and safety concerns have been raised that the area is completely inaccessible for emergency services during the day.
“I’m pleased that steps are now being taken by the department to employ more traffic wardens to the area and that Magee are working to extend parking provision in the area.
“I have also asked Roads Service to consider implementing additional measures, including double yellow lines.”
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