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24/02/2010
Sydenham Bypass Set To Be Widened
The iconic Sydenham Bypass is to be upgraded.
The NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy has announced the improvements to the A2 Sydenham Bypass, in east Belfast.
The Minister confirmed that on line widening of the existing Sydenham Bypass is the preferred option.
Public information events will be held at two venues to inform the public about the proposed scheme and invite opinions on the proposals.
The public information events will be held on Wednesday 24 February 2010 in Dee Street Community Centre, Belfast and on Monday 1 March 2010 in Inverary Community Centre, Belfast.
The Minister said: "The A2 is the main road linking Belfast to Bangor and the Sydenham Bypass stretch of this route carries over 55,000 vehicles each day.
"The Bypass improvement scheme will widen the existing dual two-lane carriageway to a three lane dual carriageway over a 2.5km length of the Bangor Road, between the M3 and Tillysburn Junction."
He continued: "These exhibitions are an important step in the development of the A2 Sydenham Bypass scheme. I believe it is important to inform the local community and other road users about our proposals to address traffic congestion on this busy route into Belfast."
The improvement scheme proposed for the Sydenham Bypass is one of a number of schemes, which were identified in the Regional Transportation Strategy and are currently being advanced by Roads Service.
(NS/BMcC)
The NI Transport Minister, Conor Murphy has announced the improvements to the A2 Sydenham Bypass, in east Belfast.
The Minister confirmed that on line widening of the existing Sydenham Bypass is the preferred option.
Public information events will be held at two venues to inform the public about the proposed scheme and invite opinions on the proposals.
The public information events will be held on Wednesday 24 February 2010 in Dee Street Community Centre, Belfast and on Monday 1 March 2010 in Inverary Community Centre, Belfast.
The Minister said: "The A2 is the main road linking Belfast to Bangor and the Sydenham Bypass stretch of this route carries over 55,000 vehicles each day.
"The Bypass improvement scheme will widen the existing dual two-lane carriageway to a three lane dual carriageway over a 2.5km length of the Bangor Road, between the M3 and Tillysburn Junction."
He continued: "These exhibitions are an important step in the development of the A2 Sydenham Bypass scheme. I believe it is important to inform the local community and other road users about our proposals to address traffic congestion on this busy route into Belfast."
The improvement scheme proposed for the Sydenham Bypass is one of a number of schemes, which were identified in the Regional Transportation Strategy and are currently being advanced by Roads Service.
(NS/BMcC)
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04 October 2019
Sydenham Bypass Collision Causing Long Delays
Belfast city-bound motorists travelling from Bangor and Holywood are advised to avoid the Sydenham Bypass this afternoon, Friday 04 October, following a collision. Four cars are understood to have been involved in the crash, which occurred outside the entrance to Belfast City Airport. Police said the slip road to the airport is closed to traffic.
Sydenham Bypass Collision Causing Long Delays
Belfast city-bound motorists travelling from Bangor and Holywood are advised to avoid the Sydenham Bypass this afternoon, Friday 04 October, following a collision. Four cars are understood to have been involved in the crash, which occurred outside the entrance to Belfast City Airport. Police said the slip road to the airport is closed to traffic.
15 March 2016
Woman Seriously Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
A woman has reportedly been seriously sexually assaulted in Belfast. The attack happened in the Sydenham bypass area between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday. A man, who was driving a dark coloured car, approached the victim who was walking countrywards along the Sydenham Bypass, between Dee Street and Belfast City Airport.
Woman Seriously Sexually Assaulted In Belfast
A woman has reportedly been seriously sexually assaulted in Belfast. The attack happened in the Sydenham bypass area between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday. A man, who was driving a dark coloured car, approached the victim who was walking countrywards along the Sydenham Bypass, between Dee Street and Belfast City Airport.
22 June 2012
Rainfall Floods Sydenham Bypass
Drivers have been advised to avoid the Sydenham bypass in east Belfast. Following severe rainfall, the bypass has flooded. The city bound lane is worst affected, between the Tillysburn junction and Dee Street. Long delays have ensued for traffic in both directions. The M3 off-slip to the bypass is also flooded.
Rainfall Floods Sydenham Bypass
Drivers have been advised to avoid the Sydenham bypass in east Belfast. Following severe rainfall, the bypass has flooded. The city bound lane is worst affected, between the Tillysburn junction and Dee Street. Long delays have ensued for traffic in both directions. The M3 off-slip to the bypass is also flooded.
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