The Alliance Party is calling for a crossing to be installed on a major road in Co Down before someone is seriously injured or killed.

Councillor Scott Wilson said a crossing is urgently needed on the Belfast Road in the Bangor area as it remains "extremely busy and dangerous to cross".

He said: "Many residents from Silverstream, Elmwood, Shaftsbury and other nearby areas need to cross this road on a regular basis, and the speed and volume of traffic makes it difficult. There are also a lot of cars that park on both sides of the road, making limited visibility a major safety factor.

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"When Transport NI has previously committed to carrying out a survey, I feel a crossing should have been installed a long time ago. As well as meeting local residents, I have written to Transport NI on numerous occasions over the past two years stressing the need for this crossing."

(CD/JP)