Range of safety measures to be installed at busy Derry junction

A range of safety measures are set to be installed at the junction of the Rock Road and Northland Road, it has been confirmed.

The Department for Infrastructure confirmed that it warning signs and a high friction surface on the carriageway, amongst other measures.

Sinn Féin councillor Grace Uí Niallais said the measures would improve safety at the busy junction, which has seen numerous accidents in the past: "Both myself and Padráig Delargy MLA have been lobbying the department to improve safety at this junction which has witnessed fatalities and injuries in the past.

"They have confirmed that they intend to introduce junction awareness features on each approach to the Rock Road/ Northland Road junction including 'Junction Ahead' warning signs and a high friction surface on the carriageway. There will also be SLOW road markings on each approach.

"They have also cut back hedges outside Claremont Manse to increase footway space which will also in turn improve safety.

“These measures are a positive step towards the safety of both motorists, students and other pedestrians going forward"