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Ross M Hussey BA (Hans) Cerl PFS Dip Paralegal (ILEX) MLAfor West Tyrone 64 Market Street, Omagli, County Tyrone, BT78 lEN Tel 02882245568

MrJohn Kelpie Date Chief Executive 4 December 2015 Derry City and Strabane DC 47 Derry Road Strabane BT82 8DY

Dear John, 4 tsA4j F-’v REF:Tievenny Road Bridge, Ardstraw o I refer to the above named bridge and enclose herewith copies of letters sent to DRD, EAand PSNI. I would seek the support of the Council to have this bridge examined for safety and indeed to look at the provision of a footbridge.

Perhaps a relevant officer from the Council might also have a view and if we can also garner the support of the Council it will help the students who raised the issue and will also strengthen the concept that all citizens, regardless of age can seek support from their government central or local.

With best wishes

Derry City & Strabane District Council ,e 47 Derry Road, Strabane

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Ross M Hussey BA (Hons) Cert PFS Dip Paralegal (ILEX) ML4 for West Tyrone 64 Market Street, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT78 lEN Tel 02882245568

Michelle Mcllveen MLA Date Minister for Regional Development 4 December 2015 Clarence Court 10-18 Adelaide Street Belfast BT2 8GB

Dear Minister,

REF:Tievenny Road Bridge, Ardstraw, Co Tyrone

Whilst attending a visit to Castlederg High School on Wednesday past, student raised a query with me in relation to the above named bridge in Ardstraw, Co Tyrone.

I visited the area along with my PAand attach herewith photographs taken of the bridge in the short time of my visit which was approximately at 11:00am.

You will note the clearance on the bridge — imagine a child attempting to cross. The pupils have to walk across the bridge to get to the bus stop at the other side where their school bus then collects them and vice versa in the afternoon on returning from school. One of the pupils asked “why is there no foot bridge?” This reminds me of King James’ Bridge in Omagh where despite traffic lights on a similar bridge, a separate foot bridge is provided.

I have asked PSNI to check this bridge from a road safety point of view and indeed the Education Authority to do a road safety assessment for children travelling to school.

Yours Sincerely

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Ross M Hussey BA (Hons) Cert PFS Dip Paralegal (‘ILEX) MLAfor West Tyrone 64 Market Street, Omagh, County Tyrone, BT7S lEN Tel 02882245568

Education Authority Date Western RegionTransport Dept 4 December 2015 28 FarmhillRoad Omagh CoTyrone BT79OPY

To whom it may concern,

REF:Tievenny Road Bridge, Ardstraw, Co Tyrone

Whilst attending a visit to Castlederg HighSchool on Wednesday past, the safety of the above bridge for children travelling through the village of Ardstraw to get to the bus shelter at the other side was discussed.

MyPAand I visited the site at around 11:00am and I enclose copies of relevant photographs taken at that time — I am sure the image at school travel time would be horrendous.

Can you please advise me as to when route was last checked by the WELBor the EA from a safety point of view as it is evident from the enclosed photographs that there is littleto no clearance to allow for pedestrians on the bridge whilst vehicles are also using it.

In the event that there has not been a recent assessment, I would request that urgent action is taken to complete one to further my request for a foot bridge for school children.

Yours Sincerely

Ross MHussey MLA Unionist- Ulster Unionist Party Doing what’s right for Northern Ireland

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