Council gets update on infrastructure projects for Mid Ulster Council

Mid Ulster Council members have been updated on programmed works for the road network for the area by the Department for Infrastructure.

Speaking as he addressed council members this evening, Network Maintenance Manager, Alan McMurray said:

“Over the remaining months of the current financial year, Mid Ulster Council will see the completion of a number of infrastructure projects including: the provision of a new footway/cycleway at Killyman Road, Dungannon, Safer Routes to School signs at Tirkane, Maghera, new pedestrian measures at Mullanahoe Road in Ardboe; and street lighting renewal in Fivemiletown town centre.

“We will also be completing a significant programme of resurfacing schemes across the Mid Ulster Council area including resurfacing and strengthening works on North Street, Stewartstown, Coagh Street, Cookstown and the Trewmount Road, Killyman.

“Work has already been completed on a number of projects this year including resurfacing schemes at A29 Moneymore Road Dual carriageway,  Kilrea Road in Upperlands and the A5 Moore Street in Aughnacloy. A number of footway schemes have also been completed, with the provision of enhanced pedestrian measures on Annaginny Road, Newmills, Mayogall Road, Gulladuff and Hillhead Road Stewartstown.  These projects will realise significant benefits for both the local community and commuters in the Mid Ulster area.”

Mr McMurray continued:

“It is clear that last winter’s severe weather and the very hot summer has had a significant detrimental impact on the road network and the Department will continue to identify those roads most in need of repair and prioritise this work along with other necessary maintenance activities.

“The total 2018/2019 roads structural maintenance capital budget for Northern Ireland is £75 million, and of that, £15 million has been set aside for a roads recovery fund. This is being used to address areas of immediate need across the road network, including locations with significant numbers of potholes caused by the cold winter and roads damaged by the prolonged hot weather in June and July.

“The ongoing maintenance programme has included an enhanced grass cutting service to ensure all roadside verges and sightlines are cut at least twice in the period April to October, and a full weed spraying service has also been ongoing during this period.”

Notes to editors: 

1. All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office on 028 9054 0007 or email: press.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk. Out of office hours please contact the duty press officer on 028 9037 8110.
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