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  • O’Dowd announces feasibility study for a bridge at Bannfoot

    Date published: 30 August 2022

    Minister O’ Dowd is pleased to announce his plans to launch a feasibility study into a new bridge across the Upper Bann at Bannfoot where it flows into Lough Neagh.

    Barnfoot image

    Minister O’Dowd said:

    “I am pleased to announce my plans for a study to consider a crossing point at the Bannfoot. In keeping with my Department’s core values this study will explore the potential for connecting people safely, promoting active travel, supporting local communities, and creating opportunities and sustainable living places.”

    The study will determine the optimum solution for a crossing of the Upper Bann River between the Columbkille Road and the Bannfoot Road.

    Notes to editors:

    1. Photo shows the East Bank of the Upper River Bann at Bannfoot.
    2. All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office at: press.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
    3. The Executive Information Service operates an out of hours service for media enquiries only between 1800hrs and 0800hrs Monday to Friday and at weekends and public holidays. The duty press officer can be contacted on 028 9037 8110
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