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19/08/2015
New Safety Measures Put In Place On South Belfast Road
New safety measures have been placed on the Milltown Road in south Belfast.
The measures include a reduction in speed from 50mph to 40mph along a large section of the road and the replacement of the pedestrian crossing with a pelican one.
Ulster Unionist MLA for South Belfast Michael McGimpsey said: "Local residents from Belvoir and Milltown Estates and I were deeply concerned for their safety and that of all those using the Milltown Road which is a fast moving main arterial route into Belfast. There have been a number of very serious road collisions in the area including a fatal one in recent years. Milltown residents are forced to cross the road to access all vital services including schools, doctors, shops etc.
"Given these very serious concerns I held a meeting with local residents and the Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy last year. I am delighted that the Minister has listened to our concerns and introduced a reduction in the speed limit and a new pedestrian crossing."
(CD)
The measures include a reduction in speed from 50mph to 40mph along a large section of the road and the replacement of the pedestrian crossing with a pelican one.
Ulster Unionist MLA for South Belfast Michael McGimpsey said: "Local residents from Belvoir and Milltown Estates and I were deeply concerned for their safety and that of all those using the Milltown Road which is a fast moving main arterial route into Belfast. There have been a number of very serious road collisions in the area including a fatal one in recent years. Milltown residents are forced to cross the road to access all vital services including schools, doctors, shops etc.
"Given these very serious concerns I held a meeting with local residents and the Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy last year. I am delighted that the Minister has listened to our concerns and introduced a reduction in the speed limit and a new pedestrian crossing."
(CD)
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