The Department for Infrastructure is to explore options looking at improving public safety for pedestrians and motorists on the Foyle Bridge.
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd confirmed that he has asked the Department to explore safety options the bridge that connects Derry to the waterside area of the city.
The Foyle Bridge provides the main linkage to and from North Donegal and by 2017 was carrying in excess of 37,000 vehicles per day.
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The bridge comprises two adjacent but structurally independent box girder decks, each of which carries a single two-lane carriageway and a pedestrian footway at the outer edge.
Minister O'Dowd said: "The Foyle Bridge is located on one of our five Key Transport Corridors and connects traffic between Derry’s Waterside and Cityside areas and onwards to North Donegal.
"Following the development of greenways on either side of the river, I feel there is now an opportunity to examine whether we can improve public safety and access for pedestrians and cyclists wishing to use the Bridge.
"I have therefore asked my officials to undertake an assessment to determine if public safety and access can be improved for pedestrians and cyclists without compromising the structural integrity of the bridge."
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