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09/04/2025
Infrastructure Minister Reaffirms Commitment To A5 Western Corridor Project
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has reiterated her strong commitment to the delivery of the A5 Western Corridor road improvement scheme.
Minister Kimmins stated: "I remain fully committed to the delivery of this long-awaited and significant project. The development of a modern fit for purpose dual carriageway will first and foremost save lives which is at the forefront of all our minds."
Speaking after a meeting with local elected representatives including Orflaith Begley MP for West Tyrone, and local MLAs Nicola Brogan and Maoliosa McHugh, the Minister added: "There will be wider benefits for this region too with improved north-south connectivity, addressing regional imbalance and boosting the wider economy.
" I hope that we will soon move to see this hugely important project progress to ultimately save lives but also to see the realisation of those other critical benefits."
Minister Kimmins stated: "I remain fully committed to the delivery of this long-awaited and significant project. The development of a modern fit for purpose dual carriageway will first and foremost save lives which is at the forefront of all our minds."
" I hope that we will soon move to see this hugely important project progress to ultimately save lives but also to see the realisation of those other critical benefits."
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