A recent court ruling by Mr. Justice McAlinden halted the £1.2 billion upgrade scheme for the A5 road, which has experienced over 50 fatalities since 2006. The ruling highlighted that the plan violated provisions of the Climate Change Act 2022, prompting concern among bereaved families. Initially approved in 2007, the dual carriageway project has faced numerous legal obstacles, which led to a judicial review from residents, farmers, and landowners opposed to the development. Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins attended the ruling, underscoring the project's contentious history.
Mr. Justice McAlinden expressed awareness that his ruling would cause "fresh anguish" to bereaved families, emphasizing the scheme’s breach of the Climate Change Act 2022.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins attended the court ruling on the A5 upgrade, which has been delayed by legal challenges since first approved in 2007.
With more than 50 road fatalities since 2006, the A5 upgrade, initially greenlit in 2007, faces further delays amid judicial review by nine opposing applicants.
The proposed £1.2 billion upgrade to the A5, intended to improve safety and traffic flow, has sparked controversy and legal action from local residents and stakeholders.
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