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Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project
SDLP MLA Mark H Durkan says he has written to the Taoiseach, the Transport Minister and the Infrastructure Minister urging them to explore Shared Island funding for the A2 Buncrana Road widening scheme. He criticises repeated delays and says the project should be treated as cross-border.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: A2 Buncrana Road Widening Scheme delay Original release: Durkan Urges Cross-Border Action to Advance A2 Buncrana Road Project (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 9 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Repeat of Belfast roadworks gridlock must be avoided
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte calls on the Infrastructure Minister and her department to run a public awareness campaign before M3 Lagan Bridge maintenance begins on 14 August. He also wants extra public transport and a joint DfI and police traffic plan to avoid a repeat of past gridlock.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Whyte: Repeat of Belfast roadworks gridlock must be avoided (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte expresses concern following North Belfast road traffic collisions.
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte says he is concerned after two serious crashes in north Belfast, one early in the day and one in the afternoon. He thanks emergency responders and urges witnesses and anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact police.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Whyte expresses concern following North Belfast road traffic collisions. (opens in a new tab)
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Durkan: MLAs cannot miss chance to tackle scramblers and e-scooters
SDLP leader Colum Eastwood's party colleague Durkan, as given in the title, says MLAs must not miss the chance to tackle scramblers and e-scooters, calling for action on their use in Northern Ireland.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Durkan: MLAs cannot miss chance to tackle scramblers and e-scooters (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Assembly support for action on scramblers and e-scooters positive step forward
SDLP's Doherty welcomes the Assembly's backing for measures on scrambler bikes and e-scooters, calling it a constructive advance.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Doherty: Assembly support for action on scramblers and e-scooters positive step forward (opens in a new tab)
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Doherty: Minister must act on scramblers and e-scooters
SDLP MLA Matthew Doherty calls on the Infrastructure Minister to act on the use of scramblers and e-scooters, citing concerns about their misuse on roads and in communities. The release gives no further detail beyond its headline.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Doherty: Minister must act on scramblers and e-scooters (opens in a new tab)
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McDaid: Action needed to address poor road conditions
SDLP MLA Mark McDaid calls for action to address poor road conditions, though the release provides little further detail on the specific roads or measures involved.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McDaid: Action needed to address poor road conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon questions Sinn Féin’s commitment to delivering Enniskillen Bypass
SDLP MLA Gannon questions whether Sinn Féin is committed to delivering the Enniskillen Bypass. The release provides no further detail on the scheme's status or any specific action sought.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Gannon questions Sinn Féin’s commitment to delivering Enniskillen Bypass (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Clarity needed from Infrastructure Minister on Residents' Parking Zones
SDLP MLA Colm McNulty calls for clarity from the Infrastructure Minister on Residents' Parking Zones, saying residents need to know what the government intends for the scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: McNulty: Clarity needed from Infrastructure Minister on Residents' Parking Zones (opens in a new tab)
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McCrossan demands urgent action on dangerous A5 road conditions
SDLP MLA Patsy McCrossan calls for urgent action on dangerous conditions on the A5 road, though the release text provided is only the headline and gives no further detail on the specific issues or measures sought.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McCrossan demands urgent action on dangerous A5 road conditions (opens in a new tab)
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Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge
SDLP MLA Nichola Mallon's colleague Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge, the Derry crossing project, saying the update is a positive step forward for the local community.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Norris welcomes progress on Muff Glen Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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Gannon: Dismay at removal of funding for Enniskillen Bypass
SDLP MLA Gannon expresses dismay at the removal of funding for the Enniskillen Bypass, according to the release's headline. The release text is limited to the headline, so no further detail on the decision or the SDLP's demands is available.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Gannon: Dismay at removal of funding for Enniskillen Bypass (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter highlights ongoing traffic problems in East Derry
SDLP's Hunter says traffic difficulties in East Derry are still not resolved and highlights their continuing impact on local journeys. The release sets out no specific measures, figures or timescales for addressing the issue.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hunter highlights ongoing traffic problems in East Derry (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward
SDLP MLA Colm McNulty welcomes the introduction of Graduated Driver Licensing, describing it as an important step forward for road safety. The release gives no further detail on the scheme's terms or timing.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McNulty: Graduated Driver Licensing an important step forward (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty: Potholes must be fixed, not just mapped
SDLP MLA Colm McNulty calls on the Department for Infrastructure to act on road defects, arguing that potholes must be repaired rather than only recorded on maps. The release is brief and gives no further detail on specific locations or figures.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: McNulty: Potholes must be fixed, not just mapped (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty calls for action after critical warning on roads maintenance
SDLP's McNulty calls for action after a critical warning on roads maintenance, stressing the need for urgent steps to address the issues raised in that warning.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: McNulty calls for action after critical warning on roads maintenance (opens in a new tab)
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Hunter urges Department to deliver swift resolution to Kilrea bridge closure
SDLP MLA Hunter urges the Department to deliver a swift resolution to the closure of the Kilrea bridge, the release says.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hunter urges Department to deliver swift resolution to Kilrea bridge closure (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: DfI failure has compromised Cassey Water Bridge
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath says DfI's failure to act on earlier warnings has compromised the Cassey Water Bridge outside Kilkeel, claiming the department dismissed the risk to the weir beneath it. He calls on the Minister to take inspections more seriously and work with landowners.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: McGrath: DfI failure has compromised Cassey Water Bridge (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP bring call to introduce bus safety to Stormont
SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone says the party will table a motion urging the Infrastructure Minister to legislate so vehicles must stop for school buses loading or unloading pupils. The motion follows the fatal incident involving a Mid Ulster schoolgirl earlier this year.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: SDLP bring call to introduce bus safety to Stormont (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP calls for new school bus road safety laws
SDLP councillor Malachy Quinn has put forward a Mid Ulster Council motion seeking school bus safety laws, including a ban on overtaking stopped buses like those in the US, after the death of 11-year-old Caitlin-Rose McMullan in Castledawson.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Original release: SDLP calls for new school bus road safety laws (opens in a new tab)