‘Cross pavement’ electric vehicle charging approved across Northern Ireland
Today there is welcome news for the estimated 500,000 people in Northern Ireland who do not have a driveway – they can now apply for a cross-pavement home EV charging channel via a simple online form. Cross-pavement charging channels make a big difference to EV adoption because they mean residents can safely charge from their […]
More than three quarters of Northern Ireland’s drivers would not feel safe with driverless cars
More than 75% of Northern Ireland’s motorists have admitted they would not feel safe travelling in a driverless car, according to new research. Car insurance experts CompareNI.com surveyed 800 drivers across Northern Ireland to find out their attitudes toward autonomous vehicles (AVs) and the results revealed that the overwhelming majority are sceptical of the new technology and […]
Northern Ireland: Almost £21m claimed for potholes and road defects since 2020
Northern Ireland’s drivers have been awarded almost £21m in road claim compensation over the past five years, with Belfast topping the league table. Almost 20,000 public liability claims for potholes and road defects were made between April 2020 and the end of March 2025, costing Stormont £20.6m in payouts, says Northern Ireland World. In 2024/25, […]
Northern Ireland’s DfI launches social media campaign to raise awareness around fitness to drive
Although we may drive on the left, motorists in Northern Ireland are being told to keep themselves right on the roads, in terms of their health and their fitness to be behind the wheel. The Department for Infrastructure has launched a social media campaign to raise awareness around fitness to drive. The campaign reminds drivers […]
Amey Secures Spot on Translink framework delivering engineering services in Northern Ireland
Infrastructure services and engineering company Amey has been awarded a place on Translink’s Professional Services Framework, a four-year, £40 million programme designed to enhance infrastructure across Northern Ireland. Translink is the integrated public transport in Northern Ireland, encompassing bus and rail services. As one of four appointed suppliers, Amey will apply its industry-leading systems thinking […]
Ministers announce the award of £3.4m contract for Omagh improvement scheme
Northern Ireland’s Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, and Education Minister, Paul Givan, have announced the award of an estimated £3.4million contract for a road improvement scheme on Mountjoy Road/Gortin Road, Omagh. The contract was awarded to John McQuillan (Contracts) Ltd on 8 May 2025 with works expected to commence in summer 2025 and to be complete in […]
Northern Ireland’s underground pipes and cables safer than ever
Utility providers across Northern Ireland have joined the UK’s leading online safe digging resource, LSBUD, marking a huge milestone as the country’s first Members. Mutual Energy and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) have been quick to register with the central portal, helping to protect more than 12,000 kilometres of underground assets registered on LSBUD across NI. By […]
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 […]
A5 dualling in Northern Ireland approved
Ministers at Stormont in Northern Ireland have approved the long-awaited A5 road upgrade project – including a full dual carriageway. The BBC reports total cost of the road upgrade will be about £1.2bn, with €600m (£500m) coming from the Irish government. Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said that work on the project would begin in early […]
Northern Ireland: Driver banned after recording 132mph on A8
A motorist who recorded what is thought to be one of the highest speeds ever to come before a court in Northern Ireland has been banned from driving for a year after being convicted of dangerous driving. And the court was also told how the same driver had been previously caught doing 100mph, says News […]