A £150,000 pedestrian crossing upgrade scheme will commence in Coleraine, County L'Derry, on Monday, January 20.

The scheme will see the existing crossing on the A29 Dunhill Road, close to the Riverside Retail Centre, upgraded to a PUFFIN crossing, which will provide enhanced facilities for pedestrians and improve road safety. 

The works are due to be completed by Friday, March 7, with daytime lane closures and a temporary speed limit of 30mph set in place for the duration of the scheme. 

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Discussing the scheme, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd said: "I am committed to ensuring our infrastructure is inclusive for all our citizens so I am pleased to announce an investment of £150,000 from my Department to deliver enhanced crossing facilities for the Dunhill Road.

"The location is a popular crossing point, on this busy road, for people accessing the Riverside Retail Centre. The upgraded PUFFIN crossing will improve road safety for pedestrians, and in particular more vulnerable road users such as, children, the elderly and those with a disability as it will allow additional time, where needed, to cross as sensors will detect when people are still on the road. 

"I would like to thank local residents, businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."