Hazzard confirms Christmas roadworks embargo and public transport incentives for Derry

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard has confirmed a Christmas embargo on roadworks in thr Derry City and Strabane District Council area for all non essential work on key routes.

The embargo will run from 28 November to 3 January next.

Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District, Alderman Hilary McClintock, welcomed the announcement.

She said: “I am delighted that the Minister has taken action to ensure that our shops and businesses remain accessible to all over the Christmas period.

“These are challenging economic times and shops already face a huge amount of competition from online traders.

“Any measures which bring more shoppers into our commercial centres where they can support local business are to be welcome.”

A number of public transport fare reductions were also announced for the area.