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O’Dowd rules out privatisation of MOT services
Speaking ahead of Monday’s Assembly debate on waiting times for MOTs, Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has emphatically ruled out the...
Mar 10, 2024

O’Dowd announces £500,000 road improvement scheme for Fenaghy Road, Ballymena
Fenaghy Road in Galgorm. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £500,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on...
Mar 8, 2024


O’Dowd announces next steps in development of £70M A29 Cookstown Bypass scheme
Cookstown Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has outlined his commitment to the A29 Cookstown Bypass scheme with confirmation that the...
Mar 7, 2024

Residents furious after being left in dark over DfI decision to ‘cut off’ decorative lantern lights
The original lantern style lighting, replaced by the LED light heads (inset). A number of local residents say they've been 'left in the...
Feb 27, 2024


O’Dowd announces additional £8.1M investment to repair the road network
Inset: Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has made an additional £8.1million capital investment in...
Feb 25, 2024


Additional £1million to be invested in road maintenance and tackle pothole problem
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has said an additional £1million is to be invested in road maintenance with a focus on addressing the...
Feb 12, 2024


Infrastructure Minister welcomes suspension of transport strike later this month
Infrastructure Minister, John O’Dowd has this evening, Monday 5th February, welcomed the suspension of the transport strike on 15...
Feb 5, 2024


£1.65m refurbishment of the Cutts water level Control Structure on the River Bann
The Cutts Control Structure at the Lower River Bann in Coleraine which will undergo a £1.65m refurbishment. The Department for...
Jan 29, 2024


Councillors updated on MEA village projects including new greenway between Cullybackey and Galgorm
A Mid and East Antrim councillor has called for the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) to “take responsibility” for greenway maintenance...
Jan 24, 2024

Stay safe - Storm Jocelyn to bring more strong winds for NI
Multi-agency partners including the PSNI, NIE, the Department for Infrastructure and other emergency response and public sector...
Jan 23, 2024

DfI issues advice to road users ahead of Storm Isha
Multi-agency partners have met and will continue to meet over the weekend as preparations continue ahead of Storm Isha which is forecast...
Jan 20, 2024


DfI issues advice for road users as industrial action continues
The Department for Infrastructure is reminding all road users to continue to exercise caution due to the cold weather conditions and...
Jan 18, 2024

DfI advises only “absolutely essential” journeys as strike action looms
Due to the combination of industrial action and particularly cold weather, the Department for Infrastructure is advising that only...
Jan 17, 2024


People urged to keep themselves safe as public workers set to strike
Departments have reiterated the call for people to keep themselves safe on Thursday (18th January) with snow and ice forecast and...
Jan 16, 2024


Public told to avoid travel as NI Civil Service joins day of industrial action
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is warning of disruption to many services it provides ahead of the day of industrial action on...
Jan 15, 2024


Department of Infrastructure refuses planning for Unshinagh Wind Farm in Antrim Hills
Views of the proposed windfarm from various vantage points in Carnlough. The Department for Infrastructure has today issued a Notice of...
Jan 10, 2024


Simplified renewal process launched for Blue Badge holders with life-long mobility issues
The Department for Infrastructure has announced a change in the renewal application process for Blue Badge holders with life-long...
Jan 7, 2024


Appeal to share our roads responsibly as yearly road fatalities continue to rise in NI
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) is reminding everyone of our shared responsibility in 2024 to safeguard our own safety and that...
Jan 1, 2024


Police launch winter 2023/24 anti-drink and drug drive operation
With the festive season upon us, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning drivers that just one drink could kill and ruin lives....
Dec 11, 2023


Full pothole repairs being delayed or DfI budget would be blown by July
The divisional manager of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Northern Division has spoken of his “frustration” over budget...
Dec 7, 2023
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