McCallion: Work on upgrade of Drumahoe to Dungiven A6 road ‘vital for economy’

SINN Féin’s Elisha McCallion has welcomed confirmation that work on the Drumahoe to Dungiven section of the A6 road upgrade officially started today.

The dualling scheme upgrade is on 25.5km of the A6 represents an investment in the region of £220 million including land acquisition and a bypass of Dungiven.

The Foyle MP said: “Work on the A6 dualling scheme between Drumahoe and Dungiven started today.

“Other sections of the A6 are well underway and when completed, this road upgrade will dramatically reduce journey times between Derry and Belfast.

“This is vital for growing our economy and increasing connectivity between Derry, Belfast and a direct link to Dublin.

“It will also make it much easier for visitors and tourists to travel to the city.

“This has been made possible because of the work to take this vital infrastructure project forward carried out by Chris Hazzard as Infrastructure Minister.

“This, along with other key infrastructure projects such as the A5 and the transport hub at the old Waterside train station, will all enhance this city and district for locals and others,” added the former Mayor of Derry.

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