Court clears path for A5 upgrade after years of delay
The Court of Appeal in Belfast delivered a landmark ruling that permits the long-awaited upgrade of the A5. The decision unlocks €600 million in government funding and promises safer travel and economic growth across Tyrone, Derry, and border counties.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has hailed today’s ruling from the Court of Appeal in Belfast, which removes the final legal barrier to commencing the long-delayed upgrade of the A5. Speaking from Government Buildings, he described the decision as a pivotal moment for road safety and regional development across the North-West.
The Taoiseach emphasised that the Government has consistently championed the A5 transport corridor, recognising its potential to transform travel and connectivity. “Too many lives have been lost on this route over the years,” he noted, underlining the urgent need for enhanced infrastructure to prevent further tragedies.
Beyond safety, the upgrade is expected to deliver substantial economic and social benefits to communities along the route, including Tyrone, Derry, Monaghan, and Donegal. With €600 million in funding already secured, the Government remains committed to working alongside the Northern Ireland Executive to ensure the project’s swift delivery.