Menu
19/11/2013
A26 Scheme To Go Ahead
Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced his decision to proceed with the £65m A26 dualling Glarryford to Drones Road scheme.
The scheme will provide approximately seven kilometres of new dual carriageway from the Glarryford junction to Drones Road.
The Minister said: "This new all purpose dual carriageway will help reduce journey times and will improve road safety along the A26 which is the key transport route between Belfast and the north coast of Northern Ireland which has many popular tourist attractions. This main road connects the major hub towns of Antrim, Ballymena and Coleraine and currently carries 18,000 vehicles per day.
"I have accepted the Department’s conclusion that this scheme will not adversely affect the integrity of the Main Valley Bogs, Special Areas of Conservation, after considering the information presented within the Environmental Statement and the Appropriate Assessment carried out in accordance with national and EC Habitats Legislation."
Work on the scheme could start in late 2014.
(IT/CD)
The scheme will provide approximately seven kilometres of new dual carriageway from the Glarryford junction to Drones Road.
The Minister said: "This new all purpose dual carriageway will help reduce journey times and will improve road safety along the A26 which is the key transport route between Belfast and the north coast of Northern Ireland which has many popular tourist attractions. This main road connects the major hub towns of Antrim, Ballymena and Coleraine and currently carries 18,000 vehicles per day.
"I have accepted the Department’s conclusion that this scheme will not adversely affect the integrity of the Main Valley Bogs, Special Areas of Conservation, after considering the information presented within the Environmental Statement and the Appropriate Assessment carried out in accordance with national and EC Habitats Legislation."
Work on the scheme could start in late 2014.
(IT/CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
06 April 2011
Public Inquiry For A5 Upgrade
The contentious A5 upgrade is to face a public inquiry next month. Plans to dual the 85km route, spanning Aughnacloy to Newbuildings, have attracted over 2,400 objections. Protesters have argued that the carriageway will cause loss of land and disruption to communities.
Public Inquiry For A5 Upgrade
The contentious A5 upgrade is to face a public inquiry next month. Plans to dual the 85km route, spanning Aughnacloy to Newbuildings, have attracted over 2,400 objections. Protesters have argued that the carriageway will cause loss of land and disruption to communities.
19 September 2018
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
Up To 100 Roads Closed As Storm Ali Hits NI
A growing number of roads across Northern Ireland are closed due to adverse weather conditions as a result of Storm Ali.
02 March 2018
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
Schools Closures Across NI
The Department of Education have published a list of all schools across that have confirmed they will be closed today, Friday 2nd March, 2018 due to the adverse weather conditions.
22 October 2013
Minister Welcomes A26 Road Scheme
Proposals for a major £65m road scheme on the A26 Glarryford road have been given the go-ahead by the Executive. Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy welcomed the Executive's decision to allocate around £8m in 2014/15 to allow the project to be taken forward. The announcement was made in the Assembly today as part of the October Monitoring round.
Minister Welcomes A26 Road Scheme
Proposals for a major £65m road scheme on the A26 Glarryford road have been given the go-ahead by the Executive. Transport Minister, Danny Kennedy welcomed the Executive's decision to allocate around £8m in 2014/15 to allow the project to be taken forward. The announcement was made in the Assembly today as part of the October Monitoring round.
20 September 2018
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
Number Of Roads Remain Closed Following Storm Ali
A number of roads remain closed across Northern Ireland following the damage caused by Storm Ali. The following roads are still closed, however the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is working to clear the obstructions along with its multiagency partners.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Apart from a little patchy drizzle it will be a dry evening and night with variable amounts of cloud. A few mist and fog patches forming. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
