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Written question asked by Lord Trimble (Ulster Unionist Party) on Thursday, 10 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 April 2005. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Thursday, 7 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office;Northern Ireland Roads Service

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether improvements to (a) the A24 road between Belfast and Carryduff and (b) the A7 road between Carryduff and Saintfield are planned over the next two years.
Answer

Mr. Trimble: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether improvements to (a) the A24 road between Belfast and Carryduff and (b) the A7 road between Carryduff and Saintfield are planned over the next two years. [222122] Mr. Spellar: The Chief Executive of Roads Service (Dr. Malcolm McKibbin) has been asked to write to the hon. Gentleman in response to this question. Letter from Dr. Malcolm McKibbin to Mr. David Trimble, dated 6 April 2005: You recently asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland a Parliamentary Question, whether improvements to (a) the A24 road between Belfast and Carryduff and (b) the A7 road between Carryduff and Saintfield are planned over the next two years (222122). I have been asked to reply as this issue falls within my responsibility as Chief Executive of Roads Service. Our Eastern Division is undertaking a programme of assessment of strategic routes to identify what improvements may be needed in the context of each overall route. The A24 and A7 will form part of this assessment programme however, apart from ongoing routine and structural maintenance, currently Roads Service has no specific planned improvements to these roads over the next two years. A potential scheme to provide an overtaking lane on the A7 between Carryduff and Saintfield at Glassdrumman, has been identified and will be progressed subject to the availability of funds. You may be aware that Roads Service has already completed a number of schemes on the Carryduff to Downpatrick route, which have provided increased carriageway and verge width, improved forward sight distances and designated overtaking opportunities. In conclusion, I can assure you that we remain committed to the further improvement and upgrading of the roads infrastructure in this are and along this route in particular. I hope this information is helpful.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
432 c1684W;432 c1680W; 222122
Session
2004-05
Subjects
Northern Ireland Roads Repairs and maintenance
Link
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