Major road project to go ahead despite protests over £1.7billion scheme - 'No time for celebration'

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Major road project to go ahead despite protests over £1.7billion scheme - 'No time for celebration'.

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The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland has given the green light for the nation's largest road project following years of legal battles.The Court has ruled that a road upgrade on the A5 can proceed in its current form, after years of legal battles that delayed the £1.7billion project.Ministers in Stormont first gave approval to the 58-mile proposed scheme in 2024, but it was paused by the High Court last year.It stated that the Department for Infrastructure's plans did not meet climate change targets following a challenge from residents and farmers.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The A5 scheme is Northern Ireland's largest ever road project and will go ahead following the latest Court of Appeal decision in Belfast.Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she was determined to see the road project go ahead, and was present in court earlier today, PA reported.Lady Chief Justice Dame Siobhan Keegan delivered a judgment which overturned a previous ruling by the High Court on all...

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