Mc Nulty calls for Evish Heights/Newtownkennedy Street road markings

Strabane Sinn Fein Councillor Jarlath Mc Nulty says that the absence of road markings at the busy junction between Evish Heights and Newtownkennedy Street in the town is posing a danger to motorist and pedestrians alike.

He said,
“While there is a ‘Give way” sign to instruct motorists moving out from Evish Heights onto Newtownkennedy Street, the sheer volume of traffic now using the junction because of massive residential development in recent times, combined with the steepness of the approach into Evish Heights from Newtownkennedy Street, along with absence of road markings at this three way junction has led to several near misses in terms of traffic accidents.

“I have been approached by residents concerned that given the current situation it is only a matter of time before a serous accident occurs at the junction.

“While no traffic calming-measure is full proof there is definitely a need for clear road markings at this junction to clear up the present confusion about who has the right of way and I am now lobbying Road’s Service to carry out an assessment into what measures can be taken to increase motorist and pedestrian safety at this junction.