SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan has welcomed confirmation from the Department for Infrastructure, following an Assembly Question, that double yellow lines will be progressed along Duncreggan Road in an effort to combat problem parking in the area.

Following a request for an update submitted to Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, the Minister responded that officials “have been considering an extension of the double yellow lines along Duncreggan Road as part of a wider package of measures, including Residents’ Parking Zones and Active Travel initiatives”.

"As engagement on Residents’ Parking has taken longer than anticipated, the Department will now progress the proposed double yellow line parking restriction,” the Minister added.

Mr Durkan said: “I submitted a request for double yellow parking restrictions along this route a number of years ago, following request from residents who year on year are battling persistent problem parking. And while a great deal of work is ongoing by Ulster University, DFI Roads and other stakeholders; parking issues at Duncreggan Road remain.

The Duncreggan Road area. (File picture)

placeholder image — The Duncreggan Road area. (File picture)

“I’m glad that after years of pushing for this measure, the Minister has confirmed that the Residents' Parking Scheme engagement has taken longer than they had expected but that the Department will now progress these double yellow lines.

“That's good news. One measure secured but still many more to go. I hope this measure will help alleviate parking pressure and assist with securing the provision of park and ride bus routes for students going forward. The SDLP will continue to push for proper parking provision, improved student accommodation, better public transport links and active travel routes as well as ongoing an effective enforcement. “