Magherafelt to benefit from road resurfacing contracts

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the awarding of road resurfacing contracts totalling an annual value of approximately £20million.

Phase One of the Department’s interim asphalt resurfacing procurement strategy, which consists of resurfacing contracts for a number of towns across the North, including Magherafelt, have been awarded. 

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said: “This is welcome news and an important first step in improving road conditions in these six areas. I am pleased to announce this procurement exercise has been successful and that these contracts have now been awarded.

“This asphalt resurfacing work will make a significant difference to road safety and journey times, improving the lives of the people who live in these areas.

“The awarding of these contracts is an important development and I am delighted that we are one step closer to this important and much-needed work getting underway.”   

Work in these areas is due to start towards the end of July.