DRD Minister Michelle McIlveen today announced an embargo on planned road works on major routes into Derry in the run up to the busy Christmas holiday period.
The embargo takes effect from today, November 30 and will remain in force until January 4, 2016.
The Minister said:“This voluntary arrangement between TransportNI and the utility companies will place a temporary ban on all planned road works on the main routes into Derry, except for works which are unavoidable.
“This should help the travelling public during the run-up to Christmas, which is the busiest traffic period of the year and I would like to thank the utilities, who have all fully co-operated with this initiative.”
Jim Roddy, City Centre Manager, also welcomed the embargo.
He said: “City Centre Initiative warmly welcomes this agreement.
“It will help ensure that retailers, shoppers and visitors have a prosperous Christmas and it will, undoubtedly, assist trade, traffic and vibrancy in the city.”
