Concerns raised over safety of A2 stretch

A local Councillor says there are "huge concerns" over the safety of a section of the main Londonderry to Limavady road. 

It follows the death of a man in a collision on the stretch last month. 

Following a meeting with Transport NI, Paul Fleming said the organisations is considering introducing short term mitigation measures. 

Councillor Fleming said:

"This is a very busy road with hundreds of vehicles using it daily so on that basis and clearly something needs to be done there.

"Transport NI told me that they are looking at implementing mitigation measures in the short term such as skid signs, clear foliage on the right side of the road ,and a orange square safety measure on the road near to Judges Road.

"I also raised concerns about a very narrow stretch of footpath on the Temple Road along part of the roadway adjacent to Enagh Lough.This is a much used stretch of footpath  and there is real concern expressed in relation to it.

"Transport NI say they believe the footpath needs widened and are currently looking at how they can action this as a matter of urgency."