Swann welcomes '˜assurances' over Bushmills road issue

North Antrim MLA Robin Swann has received the assurances from TransportNI about the popular tourist location.

The Ulster Unionist Assemblyman said: “I had contacted TransportNI and raised a road safety issue at the distillery with an increased number of tourists crossing the road to the Spar, and asked if a safety assessment could be carried out at this point.”

In response, a TransportNI representative said: “I will arrange for an assessment to be carried out on Main Street in the vicinity of the Spar shop to establish if there is a need for any additional pedestrian facilities at this location.

“An Initial Site Survey and Preliminary Assessment will be undertaken to ascertain whether a full assessment is required.

“This initial assessment will include carrying out a pedestrian/cycle/vehicle survey on Main Street in the vicinity of the Spar. I will get back to you with the outcome of the survey.”

Welcoming the response from the department, Assemblyman Swann added: “I am pleased these situations are moving forward and the roads around Bushmills, especially the ones I have mentioned, will be made safer for all to use.”