Tuesday, June 16, 2009

M2 improvements scheme is officially opened

The £20m Belfast M2 improvements scheme has been officially opened.

Roads Minister Conor Murphy said the improvements the strategic route would deliver huge benefits for the local economy. "The M2 improvements scheme represents a significant investment in the strategic road network, which I am sure will improve the efficiency of the transport system and help to strengthen the local economy, particularly at this difficult time," he said.

"The scheme will greatly improve journey times for all traffic between Belfast, Antrim, the Port of Larne and Belfast International Airport, and, importantly, it will significantly improve journey time reliability on this route for the freight transport industry", Minister Murphy told Build.ie.