Road safety measures needed
Thursday, 5 January 2012
A section of the road known as the Quarry Bends between Armoy and Ballycastle. MC01-100s
SDLP Councillor Dónal Cunningham has called on Roads Service to introduce new road safety measures on a stretch of the Magheramore Road known locally as the 'Quarry Bends'.
The Councillor said road strengthening and the erection of marked impact barriers is needed on the road.
Speaking after visiting the site and speaking with concerned local residents, Cllr Cunningham said: "After inspecting the stretch of road, and hearing details of recent incidents when drivers have for one reason or another lost control of their vehicles, I am convinced that unless urgent action is taken there will be fatalities on this stretch of road."
The Magheramore Road (A44) is the main link road between Ballycastle and Armoy and serves as the main route from Ballycastle to Ballymena, Belfast and the Antrim Area Hospital.
“Residents are concerned that this stretch of the very busy road is dangerous especially at night time and in periods of inclement weather.
“Part of the road is supported by a retaining wall put in place and strengthened by a neighbouring farmer. There is also evidence of damage to the road, which locals fear could cause subsidence.
“I will be pressing Roads Service for urgent action."
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