Pothole protest on Northland Road

placeholder image — PBP Pothole protest on Northland Road.

'Those in charge of infrastructure in the Executive must shoulder the blame' - Cllr Shaun Harkin

A protest has been held regarding what has been described as the "disgraceful condition" of the Northland road in the city.

Members of People Before Profit joined with residents of The Glen Estate on Monday (February 20) to protest.

PBP Councillor for the area, Shaun Harkin, said they will continue to back residents and road users in their calls for the Department of Infrastructure to immediately implement a plan of action.

Cllr Harkin added: "This is a major issue throughout the City. Huge potholes are damaging cars on a daily basis. Cyclists are afraid to use the roads.

"The Department of Infrastructure Roads (DfI) is guilty of an absolute dereliction of duty when it comes to Derry and the North West."

The Foyleside Councillor has called on road users and residents to contact People Before Profit to help organise similar protests.

Cllr Harkin laid the blame for the decrepit state of local roads on the Executive Parties in Stormont;

"These roads have not got into this state in a few months. The damage has been done over years. Those in charge of infrastructure in the Executive must shoulder the blame.

"Whether or not Stormont has any prospect of returning, department officials must act now.

The DfI will be content to let our roads deteriorate further becoming increasingly dangerous unless we begin to put up a public challenge."