Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan has raised road safety concerns over traffic arrangements at Chapel Street
Mid Ulster MP Cathal Mallaghan has raised concerns over traffic arrangements on Chapel Street, Cookstown, following reports of a number of near misses and a recent collision at the entrance of local schools.
Mr Mallaghan said: "The new Holy Trinity College campus is a welcome investment in education and has been widely supported by pupils, parents and the wider community.
"However, concerns have been raised about the current road layout on Chapel Street and the difficulties it is creating for motorists accessing nearby schools, including Gaelscoil Eoghain.
"Parents and school staff have reported confusion around the new traffic arrangements. Unfortunately, this has already led to a number of near misses and a collision.
"Any issue that has the potential to compromise the safety of children, parents or school staff must be addressed as quickly as possible.
"I have contacted DFI Roads and asked that they urgently review the current arrangements alongside the relevant stakeholders to determine where improvements can be made.”