The Cutts: road users urged to take extra care at new £2.4million junction layout in Dunmurry
Motorists have been urged to approach a new road junction layout at The Cutts in Dunmurry with caution.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins welcomed the completion of the £2.4million major road safety scheme as the new signals are now operational at the busy McKinstry Road / Derriaghy Road / Cutts junction
It is hoped the new junction layout will provide significant safety improvements for vehicles turning right and pedestrians by widening of the McKinstry Road to accommodate a revised traffic signal layout.
The speed limit along the stretch of road has also been reduced to 40mph.
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 is urging drivers to approach the junction with caution as they get accustomed to the new signal phasing.
A spokesperson said some minor works to install high friction surfacing approaching the junction and footway surfacing remain and will be completed over the next few weeks.