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Speeding linked to 297 deaths and serious injuries on Northern Ireland roads, new report finds
A new report published by the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has revealed that 297 people were killed or seriously injured (KSI) in...
May 31


DfI Roads plans safety upgrade outside Ballymena school
Frys Road, Ballymena Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s Neighbourhoods and Communities Committee has been told of proposed road safety...
May 30


Countdown begins for the 2025 Active Travel Challenge across Northern Ireland
L-R: Callie Persic, Development Manager at Belfast City Council, Stephen Wilson, Head of Strategic Engagement, Public Health Agency,...
May 28


Tougher laws proposed to ban handheld mobile phone use while driving in Northern Ireland
In a significant move to enhance road safety, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has launched a 12-week public consultation to...
May 25


DfI unveils campaign highlighting child safety risks near buses
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has today launched a powerful new advertising campaign to raise awareness of the dangers children...
May 20


Liz Kimmins pledges boost to community transport funding across Northern Ireland
Image: North Coast Community Transport Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced her intention to increase funding for community...
May 20


Urgent call for enhanced road safety measures near Diamond Primary School in Cullybackey
Parents, staff, and local representatives are sounding the alarm over dangerous road conditions near Diamond Primary School, just outside...
May 16


Minister Liz Kimmins visits Rathlin Island, praises green energy vision and community-led initiatives
Minister Kimmins is pictured with representatives from the Rathlin Development and Community Association, The Future Island-Island...
May 14


Ministers visit site of ‘game-changing’ dual purpose cruise and offshore wind energy hub at Belfast Harbour
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins MLA and Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald MLA visited Belfast Harbour today, Wednesday 7th May,...
May 7


Northern Ireland Water’s delays hinder Ballymena housing and economic progress, says MLA
North Antrim TUV MLA Timothy Gaston speaking in the Northern Ireland Assembly In a passionate address to the Northern Ireland Assembly,...
May 3


Infrastructure leaders gain insight into barriers faced by disabled travellers
Barbara Fleming took the group around Belfast using various public transport options to show the transport challenges facing disabled...
May 3


£280,000 road improvement scheme to commence in Ahoghill
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme is set to begin in Ahoghill on Tuesday 6 May...
May 2


DfI Minister promises review of school bus safety measures after Caitlin-Rose’s death
Inset: Caitlin-Rose McMullan (11) who sadly died in a collision Mid Ulster Councillor Denise Johnston has welcomed assurances from the...
Apr 29


Emergency repairs to commence at coastal road damaged by Storm Éowyn
Boyd’s Wall along Carrickmore Road, Ballycastle Photos and video: Anne Kelly The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has confirmed that...
Apr 28


NI Council calls on Infrastructure Minister to address acute staff shortages
The Sersons Road, outside Magherafelt, requires 130 metres of resurfacing, according to Cllr Denise Johnston. A notice of motion, calling...
Apr 28


£350,000 scheme for cliff netting works commences on A2 Coast Road
The Black Arch, Antrim Coast Road, Larne. (Image: Traveller Northern Ireland) Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a...
Apr 28


Minister welcomes reduction in MOT waiting times
Minister Liz Kimmins during a visit to Lisburn MOT Centre where more than 88,100 vehicle tests and more than 3,300 driving tests were...
Apr 11


Alderman McDonald welcomes £450K resurfacing scheme in Ahoghill
TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald (Bannside) has welcomed the announcement today that a £450,000 resurfacing...
Mar 18


Good news for the Glens: Embankment reconstruction set to get underway in Ballycastle
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, and the site of a landslide at Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has...
Mar 18


Kimmins announces £365,000 road improvement scheme for Randalstown
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £365,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Staffordstown Road, Randalstown will...
Mar 14
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