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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
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
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