Schools traffic calming calls

Mr Catney said the measures were urgently needed outside St Patrick’s Academy and St Aloysius Primary School on the Ballinderry Road in Lisburn.

“I have been contacted by parents and staff who are concerned about the safety of their children going to and coming from school, due to the level and speed of the traffic along the Ballinderry Road,” said Mr Catney.

“The schools have been proactive in reminding parents about parking around the school and keeping the area safe. However, children and young people are the most vulnerable, especially when travelling to and from places of education.”

Mr Catney continued: “Whilst I welcome the recent work by the Road Service on resurfacing outside the school, I believe what is needed is the re-introduction of all the road markings.

“Drivers are misusing the bus lane outside the school to speed along the road.