Belfast: Christmas roadworks embargo brought forward

The Christmas roadworks embargo is set to be brought forward by two weeks in Belfast city centre in order to keep traffic moving. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said it will cover all non-essential roadworks on key arterial routes from November 10 to 2 January 2026, says the Gazette & Herald. She said the move will […]

Cyclist and pedestrians get half-million pound Belfast boost

Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £580,000 investment in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for Belfast. The work to upgrade 1.2km of Stranmillis Embankment eastern footway and cycle track commenced yesterday, and is expected to take 15 weeks to complete. Commenting Minister O’Dowd said:   “This substantial investment includes reconstruction and improvement of the […]

West Belfast to introduce bilingual road signs

Bilingual traffic signs are to be introduced in West Belfast as part of a pilot scheme that could see the roll-out of similar signage across the North. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd confirmed his Department’s commitment to the Irish language following a meeting with Irish language business development agency Forbairt Feirste today, says Belfast Media. The […]

New transport hub in Belfast topped out as it becomes island of Ireland’s largest

Translink and the Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure have joined construction partner Farrans Sacyr for a traditional ‘topping out’ ceremony of the new Belfast Grand Central Station transport hub. The Topping out was marked with a ceremonial tightening of the last bolt in the highest point of the steel structure of the iconic new station.  […]