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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd announced today that the development of contract documents for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 will now be taken forward as a priority during 2022/23, in preparation for future procurement. It is one of three projects that are being progressed.
Minister O’Dowd said: “With the statutory processes already completed for A1 Junctions Phase 2, A4 Enniskillen Bypass and A32 Cornamuck schemes, I am pleased to announce that these will now be prioritised in preparation for future procurement when the necessary construction funding becomes available.
“The A1 has long been identified as in need of safety improvements and Phase 2 will bring further safety enhancements with the closing of gaps along the central reserve between Hillsborough Roundabout and Loughbrickland, the construction of four new compact grade separated junctions and all other minor adjoining road junctions either closed or reconfigured to a left-in left-out arrangement."
The Minister added "Today’s announcement is the next step in continuing to develop our strategic road network to improve road safety, enhance access to vital services, support economic development and reduce congestion in our towns and cities."
Phase 2 works will not involve the stretch of road on the Newry side of Loughbrickland!
