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Court of Appeal to rule on the future of the long-delayed A5 upgrade project in Northern Ireland
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The Court of Appeal in Northern Ireland is expected to deliver a crucial ruling on whether to uphold or quash a High Court judgment that previously halted the A5 Western Transport Corridor project. First proposed nearly 20 years ago, the £1.7bn cross-border dual carriageway plan between Londonderry and Aughnacloy has faced numerous legal and funding challenges, including a recent ruling that plans did not comply with climate targets. Supporters argue the upgrade is essential for road safety and saving lives, whereas opponents and campaign groups cite environmental and farmland concerns.
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- The Court of Appeal is set to decide on the future of the long-delayed A5 upgrade project in Northern Ireland.
- Proposals to build a new dual carriageway between Londonderry and Aughnacloy were first introduced almost 20 years ago.
- A previous court ruling found that Department for Infrastructure plans failed to comply with climate targets, marking the third time approval was overturned.
- Almost £200m has already been spent on the project without construction having started, with total costs estimated around £1.7bn.
- Proponents argue the road upgrade is necessary to improve safety and prevent further fatalities, while opponents raise concerns over environmental and farmland impacts.