NEW SLOW road markings have been installed along the Suffolk Road to help improve road safety on the stretch of road where there has been a number of accidents involving pedestrians, including young children.
The road has long been a concern for local residents, with its downhill gradient making drivers pick up speed. Obstructive parking outside the Glen Community Complex has also created visibility issues for both motorists and pedestrians.
Sinn Féin MLA Órlaithí Flynn has welcomed the installation of the new road markings, alongside the introduction of speeding enforcement in the area, following a sustained campaign alongside local councillor Siobhán McCallin for improved safety measures.
“We’re absolutely delighted to see the SLOW markings now installed along the Suffolk Road. Myself and local councillor Siobhán McCallin have long campaigned for better road safety along this road and these new markings are a positive step in the right direction," she said.
“There have been too many accidents on this road involving young children, and urgent action is needed. Alongside the new road markings, speeding enforcement is now also taking place and we hope this will help deter motorists from speeding.
“All agencies need to take responsibility for ensuring this road is as safe as possible. I would appeal to everyone to be conscious of the new markings and watch their speed, particularly when travelling downhill along the Suffolk Road.”
Cllr Siobhán McCallin added: “We’re continuing working to secure a pedestrian crossing on this road for the hundreds of young people who use the Glen Community Complex to help make this road safer and better for everyone, and would urge people not to park on the double yellow lines outside here as it’s creating serious risk on a road where there’s already no safe space to cross.
“There has been lots of positive progress on the Suffolk Road this week, with road markings also being refreshed and we’re hopeful this is the start of many further improvements.”
