Call For A6 Dual Carriageway Scheme Plans To Progress

Plans for the new A6 dual carriageway scheme must progress, according to the Alliance Party.

MLA Kellie Armstrong made the call after attempts to halt the project through a judicial review failed.

She said: "It is unfortunate that when the initial plans were being put together and money being committed there was not enough attention given to consulting with the local community - a move that could have gone a long way to allaying many fears.


"It is my understanding the Heaney Swans are not set to be negatively impacted, so today's decision should draw a line under what has been a trying time for all involved.

"The new A6 dual carriageway at Toome should now be allowed to proceed without further delay, helping ease a regularly congested area of our roads."

(CD/MH)