Democratic Unionist Party
DUP MP Gregory Campbell urges the Department for Infrastructure to hold a public inquiry into delays to the A6 road scheme, which is opening in April 2023 more than a year late. He says it would restore public confidence in the department's project management.
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Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says the Department of Infrastructure must ensure the A6 road and Dungiven Bypass are opened as quickly as possible, urging faster completion after a meeting that highlighted delays, lighting and signage timelines and community frustration.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: A6 must be opened as quickly as possible – Archibald (opens in a new tab)
SDLP Infrastructure Spokesperson and Foyle MLA Mark H Durkan welcomes the opening of the Dungiven-to-Drumahoe section of the A6 to motorists this week after repeated delays. He urges the Department for Infrastructure to begin work on the final Drumahoe-to-Maydown stretch.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Durkan welcomes long overdue date for opening of A6 (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald says she will seek clarity from the Department for Infrastructure on the expected opening of the A6 upgrade and Dungiven bypass, after an official suggested an end-of-April date. She also calls for better communication with the local community and road users.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Archibald to seek clarity on A6 opening date (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin's Órfhlaith Begley says she expects work on the A5 to restart next spring after the Public Inquiry report is due by year-end 2023. She says she will meet departmental officials to ensure contractors are ready, and calls the road a key priority that must proceed without delay.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Begley welcomes delivery of A5 report by December 2023 (opens in a new tab)
SDLP East Derry MLA Cara Hunter asks Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd to explain the status of the A6 road project after delays linked to Covid-19 and market volatility. She also requests a meeting and proposes a public meeting or site visit for constituents.
Infrastructure and transport Original release: Hunter calls for clarity around A6 delays (opens in a new tab)
Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley urges local businesses and residents to attend the A5 public inquiry opening in Omagh and voice support for the road project. She says the new road would reduce deaths, cut journey times, create jobs and boost links to the rest of the island, and calls for work to…
Infrastructure and transport Economy and employment Original release: A5 inquiry important opportunity to voice support for vital road project – Begley (opens in a new tab)