Traffic survey planned for Ballymoney’s Frosses Road & Kirk Road junction after safety concerns raised

North Antrim DUP MLA Paul Frew

Concerns have been raised over the safety of a busy Ballymoney road junction, with the Department for Infrastructure (DFI) set to carry out a traffic survey later this year.

DUP MLA Paul Frew has been lobbying the department over the junction at Frosses Road (A26) and Kirk Road (B147), after receiving repeated complaints from local residents and motorists.

Mr Frew said:

“This has been an issue I have been working on for some time now, numerous constituents have been in contact with my office about safety concerns regarding the Kirk Road junction.

“The junction experiences very heavy traffic flow which often results in a build up of traffic in the vicinity due to the difficulty motorists have in navigating this junction.”

The North Antrim MLA confirmed that following his representations, the Department for Infrastructure has indicated it intends to carry out a survey in September or October 2025.

He added:

“I have been liaising with the relevant departments within the DFI to ascertain what they are doing to improve the safety and accessibility of this junction.

“I am pleased to report that as a result of my correspondence with the Department that they have indicated plans to carry out a survey in September or October of this year.

“It is my hope that this survey will be carried out and will lead to positive outcomes for both drivers and residents.”

The A26 is one of the busiest routes in the area, serving as a main arterial road for commuters and heavy goods traffic.

The Kirk Road junction is frequently reported as a pinch point, with drivers citing long delays and safety concerns when attempting to merge onto the A26.

Local campaigners and road users will now be watching closely to see whether the upcoming survey leads to concrete action from the department to address the longstanding concerns.