AQW 15585/17-22

Mr Andrew Muir
Alliance Party
North Down

Tabled Date: 01/03/2021
Answered On Date: 08/03/2021
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure whether her Department will consider a speed limit review in the vicinity of Cairn Wood, Ballysallagh Road, Craigantlet, in light of increased level of usage of Cairn Wood and associated rise in vehicles entering and exiting the car park.

Answer:

I can confirm I have asked my officials to undertake a speed limit review at this location against policy requirements. Unfortunately due to the impact that the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions are having on traffic flows, an assessment at this time would not be representative of normal conditions and may not therefore produce a realistic outcome. A survey will be completed on the return of normal traffic flow conditions and I have asked my officials to advise you of the outcome when it is complete.

The need for a change in the speed limit on a road is assessed in accordance with the Department’s guidelines titled ‘Setting Local Speed Limits in Northern Ireland’ which can be accessed via the following link: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/setting-local-speed-limits-northern-ireland-rsppg-e051