Crieve Road residents “have had enough”
Newry and Armagh Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has written to Infrastructure Minister, Nichola Mallon, appealing to her to take urgent action to address what she described as “the serious road safety concerns” on the Crieve Road.
The local MLA said that concerns about traffic speed and management had been a long-running issue in the area.
The Newry MLA told Newry Times, “In 2018, DFI roads finally completed a traffic assessment and based on its outcome advised Sinn Féin elected representatives that the location would merit further consideration for future programmes.
“Two years on there has been no progress.
“Residents have had enough.”
The MLA continued, “Most recently I have been working with Crieve Court resident, Jessica Phillips, who’s dog was unfortunately knocked down on the road just last week.
“Jessica and her sister Shannon subsequently decided to set up an online petition lobbying for the road to be made safer, with 525 signatures at the time of going to press.”
Speaking about the issue, Jessica stated, “As a resident of the Crieve Road, I have witnessed on numerous occasions the dangers associated with this road.
“After discussing it with my family and neighbours I decided it was time to take action and created an online petition.
“The response to the petition in such a short time has been overwhelming.
“We were delighted when Liz got in touch with similar concerns.
She added, “Why should we wait until there is a fatality on the road?
“It is time for the relevant authorities to step up and deliver for the people of this area.”
MLA Kimmins added, “We hope the Minister will respond positively to our correspondence.
“This is a huge issue, and if she is serious about her departmental priorities on increasing active travel such as walking and cycling, then it is imperative that her department provides safe routes for the community.”
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on Aug 13 2020. Filed under Community.
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