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Belfast Court Quashes Decision to Approve A5 Upgrade
- On Monday, 23 June 2025, the High Court in Belfast quashed Northern Ireland Executive's decision to proceed with the £1.2bn upgrade of the A5 road to Derry.
- The legal challenge was initiated on the grounds that the upgrade violated statutory environmental targets related to Northern Ireland’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and that the project's environmental impact had not been adequately evaluated.
- The 58-mile A5 road, which connects the cities of Derry and Aughnacloy in County Tyrone, has been the site of over 50 fatalities since 2006, prompting calls from campaigners for its upgrade and modernization to improve safety.
- Mr Justice McAlinden emphasized that any move to advance the scheme must fully comply with legal requirements, noting deficiencies in the environmental assessment and acknowledging the distress experienced by those affected.
- The ruling implies ministers must address legal shortcomings to enable a lawful upgrade, though delays may prolong safety risks on the existing A5.
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High Court quashes decision to proceed with A5 road upgrade
There have been more than 50 deaths on the A5, which links Londonderry with Aughnacloy in Co Tyrone, since 2006.
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