Build the Knockbreda Road Crossing

Since I first became your MLA I have championed improved road safety, increased connectivity and better access to green spaces. The installation of a crossing on Knockbreda Road and the opening of the back gate into Cherryvale Playing Fields will greatly improve all of these in the Rosetta area.

Despite these benefits and the support from Belfast City Council and Lisnasharragh councillors, the Department for Infrastructure has been dragging its feet, commissioning yet another consultation last year, who's findings they are yet to publish. DfI have spent almost £17,000 on this project to date.

I and my colleagues Claire Hanna MP and Cllr Séamas de Faoite have been working for several years to ensure its delivery as part of the package which included the crossing on the Ravenhill Road. 

Join me in writing to the Minister, Liz Kimmins MLA, and demonstrate the strength of feeling among the community in Rosetta to finally start delivering on this important project.

Matthew O'Toole MLA
Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP

Dear Liz Kimmins MLA, Minister for Infrastructure

I am writing to you in relation to the proposed pedestrian crossing at Knockbreda Road.

As you may know the crossing is not only required for road safety in the Rosetta area, but also to unlock the opening of the rear entrance of Cherryvale Playing Fields.

In the five years since this crossing was first proposed there have been two consultations of residents in the area. Your Department received the data from the most recent consultation in May 2025.

As a resident passionate about seeing the delivery of the crossing I am asking that you publish the result of that consultation and outline a clear timeline for the project up to the installation of the crossing.

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