Infrastructure Minister has welcomed completion of
£2.4million major road safety scheme at The Cutts, Dunmurry as
the new signals are now operational.
The new junction layout will provide significant safety
improvements for right turning vehicles and pedestrians by
widening of the McKinstry Road to accommodate a revised traffic
signal layout at this busy McKinstry Road/Derriaghy Road/Cutts
junction.
The speed limit along the stretch of road has also been reduced
to 40mph.
Visiting the site, Minister Kimmins said: "This was
a much sought after scheme for the area which has experienced a
number of road traffic collisions over the years, and I am
pleased that my Department has been able to deliver on its
commitment to improve road safety for all road users in the
vicinity. This busy road can carry up to 20,000 vehicles
per day and the improvements will not only benefit drivers but
the wider footways and PUFFIN/TOUCAN controlled crossings will
provide safer facilities for those who wish to walk, wheel or
cycle as well as better access to the Glider halt, local schools
and businesses.
“This has been a complex project to plan and complete and
I appreciate the cooperation of the public while the work has
taken place.”
The Department urges drivers to approach the junction with
caution as they get accustomed to the new signal phasing.
Some minor works to install high friction surfacing on approach
to the junction and footway surfacing remain and will be
completed over the next few weeks.
