Consultation to start on A5 scheme

摘要

Transport Minister Michelle Mcllveen has announced the start of consultations on new draft Statutory Orders and a new Environmental statement for the A5 Western Transport Corridor dual carriageway scheme The A5 Western Transport Corridor is one of five key Transport Corridors in Northern Ireland and the proposed upgrade will improve links between urban centres in the west of Northern Ireland. Michelle Mcllveen said: "The A5 dualling scheme is one of the Northern Ireland Executive's flagship projects. This announcement will begin a consultation process which, subject to successful completion of statutory procedures, will see construction start next year on the £150 million Newbuildings to north of Strabane section of this road.