‘Shabby’ state of zebracrossings irks users

Sinn Féin’s Patricia Logue has called on Transport NI to do a complete overhaul of a number of dilapidated installations in the Moor district.

Pedestrians have complained that some of them are in a very bad state.

Paint is flaking, not only from the zebra stripes themselves, but also from the ‘Belisha’ beacons and poles that stand sentinel on either side of the crossings.

Councillor Logue said: “For a number of years now we have been continually pushing a road safety campaign across the Brandywell, Bogside and Bishop Street areas.

“Over the past few weeks, I have been contacted by a number of regular users of the zebra crossing under the Lecky Road Flyover to say it was in a shabby state and needed attention .

“I took a look at this myself and much of the black and white on the poles is badly worn away and the yellow beacon lights looked to have suffered the effects of the weather. This is a very busy crossing as it is used by people going to and from the Long Tower Chapel, Gasyard Centre, local schools and shops.”

She said the crossing at the bottom of Westland Street has also seen better days.

“It’s important that Transport NI carry out an inspection of all these crossings in the area and see if they are up to standard. I feel the best way forward would be to have them completely modernised as a matter of urgency.

“With the dark mornings and nights now on us I would appeal for motorists to show due care and attention at all crossings in the area.”