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17 Mar 2026

Foyle MLA welcomes improvement works for Derry's Rock Road

Foyle MLA welcomes improvement works for Derry's Rock Road

Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan pictured at the top of the Rock Road

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03 Feb 2025 7:20 AM

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SDLP Fairer Infrastructure Spokesperson Mark H Durkan MLA has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) Roads team that work is underway to improve to road network and safety along the Rock Road, Derry.
The MLA for Foyle said: “I am pleased to confirm that a number of improvements are planned by DFI Roads for the Rock Road.
“I’ve been pushing for essential upgrades along this route for at least eight years; from safety measures to general repairs to the fast deteriorating road infrastructure.
"One bugbear for residents is the erosion of a ‘keep clear’ marking at the Aberfoyle Crescent/Rock Road junction. I hope the refresh of this marking will resolve issues for residents trying to navigate on to the Rock Road.
“The very welcome expansion of Magee is contingent on having suitable infrastructure in place; and plans for the Rock Road/ Northland Road junction is a small part of that puzzle piece.
"The redesign of this area will be completed by February and it’s hoped this will help slow traffic entering the Rock Road and improve safety for motorists and pedestrians alike.
"Upgrades to the footpaths and carriageway are well overdue but I look forward to the completion of this work, hopefully before the beginning of the next academic year.”

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