Summary
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI), being of the opinion that the road is not necessary for road traffic, gives notice of its intention to make an Order under Article 68 of the Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993.
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Consultation description
The effect of Order would be to abandon an area of 790 square metres of road at Exchange Street, Belfast, extending in a westerly direction from its junction with Corporation Street for its entire length to its junction with Dunbar Link.
Inspecting the proposal
The area of road proposed to be abandoned is delineated on a map which, together with a copy of a draft order, may be inspected free of charge during office hours within the period 19th August 2026 to 25th September 2026 at-
DfI TRAM Eastern Division
Hydebank House
4a Hospital Road
Ballydollaghan
Belfast
BT8 8JL
Inspection of the draft Order and map is by appointment only which can be arranged either by email using the email address below or by telephone on 0300 200 7899 during office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.).
Making an objection
Any person may, within the period above, object to the proposal by writing to the Department at the address above or by emailing lands.eastern@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk stating the grounds of the objection.
Information you provide in your response to this consultation, excluding personal information, may be published or disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) or the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR). If you want the information that you provide to be treated as confidential, please tell us why, but be aware that, under FOIA/EIR, we cannot guarantee confidentiality.
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