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Dual Carriageway

Answer

The Chief Executive of Roads Service (Dr. Malcolm McKibbin ) has been asked to write to hon. Gentleman in response to this question.Letter from Dr. Malcolm McKibbin, dated 7 March 2006:"You recently asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland two Parliamentary Questions regarding the commencement of road schemes:""when the Department plans to commence work on the new dual carriageway between Dungannon and Ballygawley; and what the estimated cost of this work is (54583); and""when the Department plans to commence work on the Cherrymo9unt Link at Enniskillen; and what the estimated cost of the work is. (54584)""I have been asked to reply as these issues fall within my responsibility as Chief Executive of Roads Service.""Subject to the availability of funding and the completion of the relevant statutory procedures and economic appraisals, it is anticipated that construction of the A4 Dualling Scheme between Dungannon and Ballygawley is likely to commence in the 2007/2008 financial year. The current estimated cost of the scheme is £102 million.""It is anticipated that construction of the Cherrymount Link is also likely to commence in the 2007/2008 financial year, subject again to the availability of funding and the completion of the relevant statutory procedures and economic appraisals. The current estimated cost of the scheme, as identified in the Regional Strategic Transport Network Transport Plan is £3.8 million, however this will be revised to reflect the additional works envisaged as a result of increased development constraints and poor ground conditions in the area.""I hope this information is helpful."

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

443 c1323-4W;443 c1323-4W; 54584

Session

2005-06

Subjects

Northern Ireland Roads

Link

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