Speaking ahead of this evening’s meeting between Roads Service and Derry City Council, the Minister said: “The scheme to improve the junction of the Mullenan Road and Letterkenny Road, providing improved sightlines and a right turn lane was completed early this financial year.
“Work is progressing well on the £250,000 scheme to widen the bridge in Park and provide a cycle/footway to connect into the village.
“Other schemes still to be carried out this financial year include a scheme to provide a right turn lane from Letterkenny Road into Killea Manor, and a scheme to widen and provide verges on the Trench Road in the vicinity of Killymallaght Road junction. Traffic calming measures are also proposed at Temple Road, Marlborough Road, Benview Estate, Blackburn/Woodburn Avenue and in the Bishop Street Without Area.”
“Tenders have been invited for the A2 Dualling scheme from Maydown Roundabout to the City of Derry Airport and work is planned to commence on site next financial year.”
At the meeting Road Service’s Divisional Roads Manager, Jim Beattie welcomed the continued investment in local transport and safety measures in the Derry City Council area. These include traffic calming schemes, measures to assist cyclists and pedestrians and a programme of school travel and safety projects.
Mr Beattie said: "Roads Service faces some very significant challenges over the next few years as it deals with the ongoing needs for road maintenance, while progressing a demanding programme of strategic road improvements. We are also contributing to the work being led by the Department of the Environment, on the implementation of decisions arising from the Review of Public Administration, so that changes to our structure or working arrangements can be planned and implemented smoothly.''
"Despite these challenges, Roads Service will continue to concentrate on scheme delivery in the Derry City Council area. We will minimise the disruption that will arise from our works and we will give motorists advance warning of road works through signage and information prior to works. There will also be updated information on our website and radio traffic reports,'' added Mr Beattie.
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