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Roads Service officials are, however, appraising the possibility of installing lights at the junction of the Northland and Springtown Roads.

Roads Minister Danny Kennedy said that “due to uncertainty regarding the timescales for the proposed development on Springtown Road” Roads Service has investigated the merits of an improvement scheme.

“Officials have further advised that an initial assessment for the improvement scheme has met the criteria for progression to a more detailed appraisal,” he explained.

The proposal has been added to a list of Londonderry schemes and will be developed in accordance with current policy and procedures.

Mr Kennedy said “subject to gaining approval at the various stages of the development process, a scheme proposal may then progress through for prioritisation within a future year’s programme.”

He added: “Prioritisation will take account of future funding availability along with consideration of a number of other key issues, including the successful acquisition of any land required.

“This scheme proposal is not included in the Derry City Council area programme for the 2012/13 financial year.”