MLA slams inaction over death-trap junction

On Thursday one woman was taken to hospital following a serious accident at the junction.

TUV MLA, Jim Allister said: “This further severe accident at Woodgreen junction on the A26 is a tragic reminder to government of the continuing failure to seriously address the fundamental issues at this death-trap junction.

After the death last February there was supposed to be a full review. I said then, and I repeat, if this was a junction on the A1 towards Dublin, then, it probably would have been upgraded with a fly-over and properly graded access lanes. The A26 deserves no less priority.”

Deputy Mayor, Cllr Timothy Gaston, added, “Having come across the scene of this accident today, I am perturbed not just by its dire consequences but the fact that once more this junction has proved to be a major hazard on the A26.

“We’ve had enough talk, now, we need action from the DRD minister.”