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Department seeking views on biennial MOT testing in Northern Ireland
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has launched a consultation to seek views on changing the frequency of MOT testing from one year...
Feb 8


DFI Winter service team ready for snow and ice - O’Dowd
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd launches the DFI winter service with gritter drivers Neil Norrie and Stuart Tate. Infrastructure...
Nov 19, 2024


‘It lasts for a lifetime’ – RTC victims back campaign to reduce road deaths
The North West Road Safety Partnership signs up to the Share the Road to Zero community engagement campaign. Debbie Mullan’s 17-year-old...
Nov 18, 2024


Record number of vehicle tests conducted by DVA staff in October
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the highest number of vehicle tests conducted by DVA staff. Statistics published today...
Nov 17, 2024


£120,000 road safety works announced for the A2 Coast Road, Larne
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £120,000 road safety maintenance scheme for the A2 Coast Road, Black Arch Larne. The...
Nov 14, 2024


New road safety campaign launches ahead of the festive season
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has launched a new road safety public information campaign ahead of the festive season. The new...
Nov 11, 2024


MEA Councillors raise replacement of forgotten railings on east Antrim coast
Rusty seafront railings on the east Antrim coast have been brought to the attention of Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads...
Oct 28, 2024


MEA Roads Update: Frontline services prioritised but “limited service policy” for routine maintenance
Mid and East Antrim councillors were presented with Department for Infrastructure (DfI) Roads Northern Division’s annual report, at a...
Oct 28, 2024


Club delighted as Minister confirms resurfacing works to see return of Tandragee 100 motorcycle races
Organisers of the popular Tandragee 100 motorcycle road races have expressed their delight following an announcement today (Friday 11...
Oct 11, 2024


O’Dowd: Bright future ahead for Rathlin
Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd visited Rathlin Island on Thursday where he met representatives from Rathlin Development & Community...
Oct 10, 2024


The Police Service of Northern Ireland unveils new drug-driving detection kits
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd with Assistant Chief Constable Melanie Jones unveiling new drug-detection kits The Police Service of...
Sep 26, 2024


No excuse: Minister writes to Lady Chief Justice after judge noted reason for driving at 100mph
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has written to the Lady Chief Justice, Dame Siobhan Keegan, following a recent case where a motorist...
Sep 19, 2024


“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
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