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Families' Long Wait for Safer A5 Road Ends After Ruling
6 Oct
Summary
- Court of Appeal overturns ruling blocking vital A5 road upgrades.
- Over 50 lives have been lost on the A5 road in the last two decades.
- Families of victims welcome ruling, but some residents fear losing homes.
The long-awaited upgrade of the A5 road, a route where over 50 lives have been lost in the past two decades, has taken a significant step forward. A recent ruling by the Court of Appeal has overturned a judicial decision that had blocked essential redevelopment work. This paves the way for the construction of a new dual carriageway spanning counties Londonderry and Tyrone.
Families of victims have expressed relief and hope following the appeal court's judgment. They have campaigned for years for the road's safety improvements, emphasizing that the upgrade should have been initiated much earlier. For many, the decision offers a chance to prevent further tragedies, though it remains a bittersweet victory given their personal losses.
While the families of those who died on the A5 celebrate the prospect of a safer road, some residents face uncertainty. Concerns have been raised about potential home loss and the impact of the development on local communities and access. Clarity on the exact route is sought by those living in areas potentially affected by the new dual carriageway.
