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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has set out a vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient transport network.
The Minister was speaking as the Transport Strategy 2035 was published and as she launched the consultation of the draft Eastern Transport Plan (ETP) 2035.
More details here: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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ALT Minister Kimmins at the launch for the Eastern Transport Plan 2035 and publication of the Transport Strategy.
Following reports of damage to Boghead Road Bridge, Lower Ballinderry, DFI engineers attended the site and identified damage affecting the bridge structure. In the interests of public safety, the decision has been taken to close a section of Boghead Bridge Road with immediate effect.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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📹 The PSNI’s Head of Road Policing, Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson, reminds drivers to approach roadworks carefully and be prepared for changing conditions.
A moment’s distraction or impatience can put someone’s life at risk.
At roadworks, slow down and be prepared for workers, machinery and vehicles operating nearby.
#RoadWorkerSafetyWeek #SlowDown #RoadSafety
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £1.1 million pedestrian and cycling improvement scheme between Newcastle and Castlewellan is due to commence on Monday 9 November.
The works extend approximately 1.7km along the A50 Castlewellan Road / Newcastle Road, between Sawmill Road and Carrigs Road, completing an improved active travel corridor for people walking, wheeling and cycling between the two towns.
More: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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Fog patches in Northern Ireland slowly clearing this morning ⚠️
Elsewhere, a chilly start with some sunny spells 🌄
Showers in places, heaviest in the far southeast of England 🌦️
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There is a @metofficeni fog weather warning for some areas in place until 10am today (Tuesday 3 November).
Take extra care on the roads.
Advice about driving in poor visibility conditions: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/dri…
#WeatherAware
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has approved the establishment of the Queen's Quay replacement project in Derry, allowing the scheme to move forward through design, environmental assessment, planning and business case development stages.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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The Department has published its 2026 Quarter 3 Penalty Charge Notice Data.
More details here: admin.opendatani.gov.uk/data…
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Do you use your mobile phone when driving?
A two second glance at your mobile doubles the risk of crashing.
#PayAttentionOrPayThePrice
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The Department for Infrastructure has recently launched a new road safety advertising campaign to raise awareness among drivers, school children and young people of the importance of staying safe around school buses.
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £875,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on B94 Hillhead Road, Ballyclare has commenced.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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As part of the Mountjoy Road/Gortin Road widening scheme a continuous one-way road closure will be in place on the Mountjoy Road between Old Mountfield Road and Killybrack Road.
The scheme will commence from Friday 6 November at 7.00pm until Sunday 8 November at 6.00pm.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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Department for Infrastructure retweeted
The Department for Infrastructure has recently launched a new road safety advertising campaign to raise awareness among drivers, school children and young people of the importance of staying safe around school buses.
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins and PSNI Head of Road Policing Chief Inspector Celeste Simpson are urging drivers to slow down and obey traffic restrictions during Road Worker Safety Week, beginning Monday 2 November.
Every day, road workers operate in challenging conditions to maintain our roads, respond to incidents and help keep people moving safely.
In our opening video, the Infrastructure Minister explains why everyone using the road has a part to play in protecting the people working on it.
When approaching roadworks, please slow down, stay focused, follow the signs and give workers the space they need.
Road workers are doing their job. Please help them do it safely.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £505,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A3 Moira Road, Lisburn will commence today, Monday 2 November 2026.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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A £556,000 resurfacing scheme for the Ballygowan Road, Belfast has recently been completed. Below, you can see the difference the scheme has made to the surface of the road in our before and after shots.
ALT A photo of a section of the road before resurfacing work, beside a photo of completed work
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In stationary queues of traffic drivers should apply the parking brake, once the following traffic has stopped take their foot off the footbrake to deactivate the vehicle brake lights.
This will minimise glare to road users behind until traffic moves again.
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Members of the Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council received an update from the Department for Infrastructure regarding road maintenance and improvement works for the years 2025/26 and 2026/27.
More details: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/new…
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The Department for Transport (DfT), in collaboration with the Department for Infrastructure (DfI), is seeking views on proposed updates to the Safety at Street Works and Road Works: A Code of Practice.
The Code sets out the standards for how street and road works should be signed, lit, and guarded to help protect everyone who encounters these works. This consultation seeks views on proposed updates to ensure the Code remains clear, practical, and effective for those responsible for and affected by street and road works.
We welcome views from:
∙ Members of the public
∙ Disability groups
∙ Road users
∙ Local authorities
∙ Utilities
∙ Contractors
∙ Others involved in street and road works
The consultation closes at 11:59pm on 14 December 2026.
To find out more and take part in the consultation, please visit:
infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/con…
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