06/06/2026
❗Gosford Forest Park turning lane - latest update ❗
The junction, which opens directly onto a high volume of fast-moving traffic along the main Gosford Road, has witnessed multiple collisions and near misses close to the entrance over the years.
DUP MLA Gareth Wilson has been a leading voice behind the need for safety measures to be introduced - including the proposal of a footbridge and right hand turning lane.
Introduction of a turning lane would allow traffic coming from Newry to move into a dedicated centralised lane while awaiting a break in oncoming traffic from Armagh, in order to access the park.
Today, Armagh I joined Mr Wilson along with a representative from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to discuss the potential for safety measures being introduced to the entrance way.
After previous 'positive' conversations about the potential of a right-hand turn lane, today's meeting didn't go quite in the MLA's favour...