Roads Minister Nichola Mallon says phase 2 of A6 upgrade is on track for 2022 delivery

She said: “The delivery phase 2 of the A6 Derry to Dungiven road project, which extends from Drumahoe to the Caw roundabout, is key and will depend on a range of factors, including future Budget settlements. Funding has been set aside. Things moved rather quickly because of the COVID impact, so I made a bid for £14.8 million to the Executive and the Finance Minister. We increased the budget by that amount so that it could move ahead. We are on track to meet all the targets and deadlines for delivery of the project.”

The completion of the A6 will considerably improve the travel time from the north-west to Belfast and Dublin. It could also see a positive impact on the viability of Derry city airport. The Minister gave more details about the estimated cost of the project.

“Phase 2 of the A6 Derry to Dungiven road project extends from Drumahoe to the A2 Caw roundabout. That 7-kilometre section is estimated to cost around £200 million and forms part of the A6 flagship project.

“Parts of the work will encroach on the Mobuoy waste site, and the final design will need to take that into account.

“Delivery of that phase of the project, which is not part of the current Dungiven to Drumahoe construction contract, is key and will depend on a range of factors, including future Budget settlements.”