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Northern Ireland Regional Development Minister, Danny Kennedy
has launched the formal consultation phase for the new A6
dual carriageway, between Londonderry and Dungiven.
The launch comes with the publication of the draft Statutory
Orders and Environmental Statement and marks the beginning
of the process that will see Caw Roundabout in Londonderry
linked to the eastern side of Dungiven, with 30kms of dual
carriageway.
Danny Kennedy said - “This strategically important road scheme
will bring with it improved road safety and reduced journey
times. It will benefit private and commercial traffic with
added benefits for the business community in the North West.
“The upgrading of this significant section of the North Western
Key Transport Corridor will also deliver a much needed bypass
for Dungiven with major environmental benefits for local residents.
“It will benefit the wider North West by delivering a direct
and substantial increase in productivity. Improved infrastructure
will enable ease of travel, improved quality of life, increase
in choices for local communities, decrease in congestion and
will enhance and encourage economic growth.
“I would encourage people to attend the public exhibitions
and to take the opportunity to find out more about the benefits
of the scheme. Based on the nature and level of response,
a Public Inquiry may be held in 2012.”
Representatives from Roads Service along with its engineering
and environmental consultants will host local exhibitions
where they will explain the detail of the proposals and be
available to discuss the draft plans.
Exhibitions, open from 10am to 9pm, will be held in the Dungiven
Sports Pavilion, on 17 and 18 January, in the YMCA, Drumahoe,
on 24 and 25 January and in the Strathfoyle Youth Centre,
on 26 January.
For more information about the scheme - Click
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