Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure, John O'Dowd, announced last week that the EIAR and Statutory Orders will be published this month with a consultation event at Newry Leisure Centre, Cecil Street, Newry, also pencilled in for Tuesday, January 21.
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At this event, departmental staff and the engineering consultants will provide detail on work to date and the next steps in progressing the scheme.
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan, who is the party's transport spokesperson, positively highlighted the scheme.
"This road, once completed, will be a major investment and will provide a strategic link between the A1/N1 Belfast to Dublin corridor and the A2 Warrenpoint Road, bypassing Newry city centre and thereby reducing the levels of congestion in Newry city centre and improving road safety," said Boylan.
"The scheme will also provide significant opportunities for the enhancement and reshaping of Newry city centre to promote sustainable travel choices."
