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Durkan: Lower Deck Craigavon Bridge traffic confusion putting motorists at risk

written by cassoscoop March 28, 2024
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SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed a positive response from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads section to address safety concerns at the Foyle Road and Craigavon Bridge.

Information requested from the department by Mr Durkan has shown that from 1 December 2020 to 31 December 2022 there were ten reported collisions on the lower deck of Craigavon Bridge at its junction with Foyle Road.

Seven of the ten collisions involved the turning right movement.

The Department is aware of further collisions in 2023 and 2024. However, those collisions are not yet on the system.

Said the Foyle MLA: “Confusion around the traffic filter light at the lower deck of the Craigavon Bridge is negatively impacting road safety in the area, that’s evidenced by the relatively high number of road traffic collisions at its junction with Foyle Road.

“I’ve been contacted by several constituents who traverse this route day and daily, who have been involved in or have witnessed multiple near misses with motorists turning right onto the lower deck of the bridge at the Foyle.

“There is significant confusion around who has right away and accidents at this location are commonplace. It’s clear the current set up is endangering the safety of road users.

“Pleased that following my intervention DfI Roads has agreed to amend the traffic signals by incorporating a red light above the right turning green arrow, which will prevent motorists attempting to turn right onto the lower deck.

“It is my understanding that a contractor has been assigned and the works will be conducted within the next few months.

“I hope these enhancements will improve traffic management, public safety and prevent future incidents at this spot.”

Durkan: Lower Deck Craigavon Bridge traffic confusion putting motorists at risk was last modified: April 5th, 2024 by cassoscoop

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