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“Scruffy and untidy” - Council discusses weed control across Mid and East Antrim
Mid and East Antrim councillors approved a revised herbicide use and weed control policy at a meeting of the council’s Environment and...
Sep 18, 2024


New era for public transport as Belfast Grand Central Station opens
Pictured with the Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd are, Belfast Lord Mayor, Councillor Micky Murray and Chris Conway, Translink Group...
Sep 9, 2024


Liverpool and NI star Bradley backs road safety campaign
Northern Ireland international and Liverpool football star Conor Bradley pictured with DfI Minister John O’Dowd and Conrad Kirkwood,...
Sep 8, 2024

£448,000 road improvement scheme for Ballycastle
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £448,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on the Moyarget Road,...
Sep 6, 2024


Road works set to commence but business as usual in Harryville
A £340,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme in the Harryville area of Ballymena will get underway tomorrow, Monday 2 September....
Sep 1, 2024

£340,000 resurfacing scheme announced for Harryville
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £340,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on Henry Street / Gilmore...
Aug 27, 2024


£419K resurfacing scheme announced for Frosses Road in Co Antrim
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £419,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A26 Frosses Road, Ballymoney will...
Aug 13, 2024


Robust testing in place to ensure homes & businesses have access to high quality, safe drinking water
Minister O’Dowd is shown around the laboratory of Moyola Water Treatment Works where NI Water scientist Lorraine Gillen explains how our...
Aug 6, 2024


Consultation launched on changing the exhaust emissions test for light diesel engine vehicles
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a consultation on changing the annual roadworthiness test (MOT test) by introducing...
Jul 24, 2024


O’Dowd views progress on Carnroe Weir Rehabilitation Project in Kilrea
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd visited Kilrea today where he received an update on the Carnoe Weir Rehabilitation Project. Carnoe...
Jun 26, 2024


Fears for future of DfI roads depot as MEA Council urge minister to reverse decision
Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has backed a motion urging Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd to reverse a decision to temporarily...
Jun 15, 2024


100 Wrightbus built zero emission buses for Translink propels green growth for NI
Pictured with the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is Chris Chris Conway, CEO Translink and Jean-Marc Gales, Chief Executive of...
May 30, 2024

Mixed reaction from councillors as DfI to legislate for restrictions outside schools in MEA
Mid and East Antrim council has been informed by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) of its intention to legislate for restrictions...
May 26, 2024


O’Dowd announces £530,000 road improvement scheme in Portglenone & Bellaghy
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that two carriageway resurfacing schemes totalling £530,000 on the A54 Ballymacombs...
May 17, 2024

Infrastructure Minister backs No Mow May to promote biodiversity on road network
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is pictured with the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Council, Councillor Steven Callaghan and staff...
May 2, 2024


Minister announces way forward to reduce MOT waiting times in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced the introduction of one-year Temporary Exemption Certificates (TECs) for some private...
Apr 30, 2024


Translink and Iarnród Éireann welcome €165 million to enhance cross border rail services
Translink and Iarnród Éireann have welcomed €165 million in funding from The Special EU Programme Body, PEACEPLUS Programme to support a...
Apr 10, 2024


No household water charges – O’Dowd
Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd has ruled out household water charges as solutions for the future funding of NI Water. Speaking...
Apr 7, 2024


O’Dowd outlines measures to cut MOT waiting times
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined a number of measures to tackle MOT waiting lists and...
Mar 11, 2024


Traffic disruption expected as busy road closes in Ballymena
Traffic disruption is expected as Northern Ireland Water begins work to pipes on the Broughshane Road in Ballymena, with the carriageway...
Mar 10, 2024
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