Safety works scheme for A1 moves step closer

Proposed works to improve safety on the A1 dual carriageway in Co Down have moved a step closer after the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) announced plans for further public consultation on the scheme.
By The Newsroom
Published 5th Feb 2018, 14:27 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2018, 14:33 BST
The A1 at Hillsborough roundabout. Pic by GoogleThe A1 at Hillsborough roundabout. Pic by Google
The A1 at Hillsborough roundabout. Pic by Google

The department is seeking the views of local people on proposed road improvements along the busy route between Hillsborough roundabout and Loughbrickland.

The meetings will take place on Thursday, February 15 from 11am to 8pm in Banbridge Old Town Hall and on Monday, February 19 from 11am to 8pm in Dromore Town Hall.

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The final meeting takes place on Wednesday, February 21 from 11am to 8pm in Hillsborough Court House.

Urging members of the public to attend, a DfI spokesperson said: “The consultation exercise offers an opportunity for the public and other stakeholders to engage with the Department for Infrastructure and members of the project team on the design of the preferred option as well as the development process, including preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Statutory Orders.

“The public may make representations by letter, email, via the department website or by using feedback forms provided at the community consultation events or at the unattended public displays.”

Meanwhile, work on a £200,000 road safety improvement scheme on the A1 at Banbridge will begin on Sunday the department has confirmed.

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