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By Donal McMahon A Northern Ireland council is to engage with the Shared Island Unit following a Stormont department’s refusal to move on a £50m open bridge plan. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has agreed to lobby the Republic of Ireland government body to fill a financing gap, following a refusal (in a […]
Sinn Féin councillor Cathal King has welcomed a commitment from DFI to come before council to discuss the plans for a fixed bridge as part of the Southern Relief Road. The Newry City councillor said: “I’m pleased to hear that DFI have accepted a Sinn Féin request to come before council, to give a clear […]
Newry City SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has called for an urgent meeting between Council and the Shared Island Unit to exhaust all opportunities to secure gap funding for a lifting bridge on the new Southern Relief Road. He made the call at the August Monthly Council Meeting in response to a letter from the Permanent […]
By Donal McMahon Over £16m of funding for Phase One of the Newry City Park is due to be released by the Department of Finance. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) councillors were updated this week (Monday 7) with an officer confirming an outline business case had been approved by the Department for Communities […]
A resurfacing scheme on Catherine Street, Lower Catherine Street, Corry Square and Edward Street, Newry commenced on Monday 31 July 2023. The improvement work includes resurfacing of the carriageway, upgrading of road drainage and realignment of kerbs and crossing points. To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to facilitate the works, […]
By Donal McMahon The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) will not seek to engage with a Shared Island Unit over a proposed £50m Newry bridge design despite a council’s concerns. Plans for the Southern Relief Road bridge will look to link traffic from Warrenpoint harbour area to the A1 bypass for onward journeys to Belfast and Dublin. […]
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath has been highlighting an accident blackspot at the Bonecastle Road in Downpatrick. Mr McGrath received a huge response after highlighting a number of accidents in the area on social media. He has called on the Department for Infrastructure to implement additional safety measures on the road. South Down MLA […]
Sinn Féin MLA Cathal Boylan has said an Executive is needed now to publish and consider the all-Ireland rail review. The Newry/Armagh MLA said: “An efficient, reliable and frequent rail service is key to delivering a first-class transport system and to connecting towns and cities across the island, as is the norm across Europe. “The […]
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Transport and Communications, Martin Kenny TD, has welcomed the All Island Rail Review, a draft of which was published recently. He said that the review was further evidence that the government must step up and deliver an action plan with clear timelines to invest in and grow our rail networks. Among […]
Sinn Fein Upper Bann MLA John O’Dowd has welcomed the recent All Ireland rail review. Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said : “The publication of the draft review is a step in the right direction and highlights the need for increased investment in rail infrastructure. “The recommendation to have a new rail station in […]
First All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommends electrification, new and enhanced routes, greater regional balance and improved speeds and frequency If all the recommendations in this Review were delivered: The Department of Transport (Ireland) and the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland) today published a joint draft report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review (AISRR) putting communities […]
Stations prepare to demonstrate safety, environmental and community engagement performance Translink, in partnership with Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful (KNIB), has launched the 2023 SPIRIT of Translink Facility Awards. The initiative supports Translink staff in developing a culture of continuous improvement, giving public recognition to the extra mile taken by staff in creating a more attractive environment for passengers and colleagues. Assessed by KNIB, […]
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