Traffic lights 'not a high priority' at Carrick junctions - DfI

By The Newsroom
Published 4th Apr 2018, 16:26 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2018, 17:30 BST
Prince Andrew Way/North Road junction (image Google street view)Prince Andrew Way/North Road junction (image Google street view)
Prince Andrew Way/North Road junction (image Google street view)
New traffic lights at two junctions in Carrickfergus are "not considered a high priority", the Department for Infrastructure has said.

Over 1,000 people have signed a petition calling for the lights at the North Road's junctions with Marshallstown Road/Middle Road and Prince Andrew Way.

"As most of us know who live and commute to Carrickfergus at busy periods e.g schools, rush hour, turning right at the top of the North Road is a nightmare," wrote the petition's founder, Staceyanne Chambers.

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"Now with the building of a new housing estate the traffic is just going to get worse, which will cause longer waiting times just to turn right [and] queues right down the North Road. Traffic lights would help keep everything moving smoothly and avoid accidents as well.

"Prince Andrew Way junction is also another problem area. It is a very dangerous junction for turning into North Road, not only at busy periods but throughout the day."

East Antrim MLA John Stewart added that he had met with TransportNI officials after being contacted by a number of constituents over the issue.

Responding, a