28 October 2004

ROADS SERVICE INVEST IN BELFAST INFRASTRUCTURE

Progress on structural road maintenance in the Castlereagh area this year was reported by Deputy Divisional Roads Manager,
Mr Tom McCourt, when he presented DRD Roads Service’s autumn report to the Borough Council.

Introducing the report, Mr McCourt said: "The level of investment in the Castlereagh area is indicative of the continued high levels of investment across Northern Ireland that, once again, sees Road Service committing some £70m towards structural maintenance. It is worth noting that the vast majority of this money, some 90% in fact, is being earmarked for work on non-trunk roads, which form the bulk of the road network in this area."

Mr McCourt reviewed recently completed works and outlined plans for the coming year. He said: "In addition to a substantial programme of traffic management projects, approximately £700k has been spent, in the Castlereagh area, on minor works schemes, such as footway provision and junction improvement on Manse Road at Glencregagh Road."

NOTES TO EDITORS:

1. Structural maintenance includes the upkeep of the foundations and surfaces of roads and footways. It includes activities such as resurfacing, surface dressing, patching and rural road drainage.
   
2. Roads Service is spending £70m on Structural Maintenance in 2004/05.
   
3. For media queries contact Paddy Cullen or Ann Williamson at DRD Press Office on 028 9054 0007.

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