When is the Belfast Glider bus route expansion expected to be completed?

The Belfast Rapid Transit 2 (BRT2) project, which aims to extend the Glider service to the north and south of the city, is now expected to be completed by 2033.

What is the estimated cost for the Belfast Rapid Transit 2 project?

The estimated delivery cost for the BRT2 project is £124.5 million.

Why has the Belfast Glider expansion been delayed?

The expansion has faced multiple delays, with the latest pushing the completion date to 2033. Previous plans were also scaled back due to economic viability issues, and significant funding shortfalls remain for the current project.

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Belfast Glider Extension Delayed Again

19 Feb

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Summary

Glider bus route expansion to north and south Belfast faces another three-year delay.
The estimated completion date for the Belfast Rapid Transit 2 project is now 2033.
An opposition MLA criticizes the Northern Ireland Executive for a lack of ambition.

Plans to extend Belfast's Glider bus service have been hit with another significant delay, pushing the projected completion date for the Belfast Rapid Transit 2 (BRT2) project to 2033. This latest setback adds three years to previous estimates, extending a timeline that originally aimed for a 2027 completion.

An MLA for the Social Democratic and Labour Party has voiced strong disappointment, criticizing the Northern Ireland Executive for a "lack of ambition" in delivering the crucial infrastructure. The opposition leader highlighted concerns over congestion and air quality in Belfast, issues the Glider expansion aims to address.