The North’s Regional Development Minister has confirmed that the consultation process on the A5 road upgrade project has commenced.
The consultation period will start next week and run until 4 April followed by a decision being made on the need for a new Public Inquiry on the scheme, which is currently programmed for autumn 2016.
It is hoped that construction will start next year on the £150million Newbuildings to north of Strabane section of this road.
Sinn Féin West Tyrone representative Grace Mc Dermott says the announcement means the project is finally back on track:
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