MLA for Lagan Valley Michelle Guy has told Stormont that Dromara residents are urging the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to prioritise road safety in their village.
Mrs Guy presented the results from a public petition that highlighted the issues of speeding, parking and road lighting. Mrs Guy told the Assembly of a public meeting that was held in February of this year, at which the participants decided to start a petition to demand change. Almost 400 residents have signed a petition calling for action.
Speaking in the Assembly last Tuesday (26 May), the Alliance MLA stated: “On that night, the community spoke with real concern about speeding, including racer-type behaviours, in the village and on the roads leading to it.
“Concerns about parking and the lack of street lighting on roads entering the village were also raised.
“Almost 400 residents have signed the petition, which calls on the Department for Infrastructure to prioritise road safety for Dromara’s residents.
“In particular, the lack of traffic calming is attracting antisocial, dangerous, racer-type behaviours that create a nuisance and a hazard for residents.
“On behalf of the residents, I urge DfI to make road safety improvements to the village before we are left with a tragedy.”
The road safety meeting in February was attended by residents and local PSNI officers and supported by Sorcha Eastwood MP, David Honeyford MLA and local councillors Aaron McIntyre and Kurtis Dickson.
The speaker told Mrs Guy that the petition will be forwarded to the Minister for Infrastructure, and a copy will be sent to the Committee for Infrastructure.
