The new junction proposals may have the potential to impact on the conservation objectives of European protected Natura 2000 sites. To determine the level of these potential impacts, it is necessary to make an ‘Appropriate Assessment’ of them to satisfy the requirements of Article 6 of the European Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC.
This assessment concentrates on a specific part of this proposed dualling scheme, namely the Annaghmore Road / Bellshill Road Junction, situated close to the village of Castledawson.
A6 Toome to Castledawson dualling - Annaghmore Road / Bellshill junction at Castledawson Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)