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26/09/2011
Rural Road Scheme Gets Green Light
A new improvement scheme is set to provide significant benefits to road users in Co Fermanagh.
The Stormont Minister for Transport, Danny Kennedy, has announced a scheme that will see the realignment and widening of the A32 road in the county.
Mr Kennedy said the main objectives of the scheme is to reduce journey times, improve road safety and to provide better overtaking opportunities along the route.
The scheme, which comprises 1km of realignment and widening to provide a 9.3 metre wide road.
"When completed, the scheme will result in a more efficient, safe, attractive and reliable route for traffic using the A32. It will be of particular benefit to emergency vehicles and other traffic movements associated with the South West Acute Hospital which is currently under construction," said the Minister.
A £1million completion contract has been awarded to Omagh based Fox Contracts. Advance site clearance and earthworks have already been undertaken in 2010 and 2011.
The total cost of the Drumskinney project, including the advance works and lands costs is estimated at £1.8million.
It is understood that the project will be completed by March 2012.
The A32 Drumskinny Improvement Scheme is situated approx 1 km south west of Dromore village between Dromore and Irvinestown outside Enniskillen.
(LB/BMcC)
The Stormont Minister for Transport, Danny Kennedy, has announced a scheme that will see the realignment and widening of the A32 road in the county.
Mr Kennedy said the main objectives of the scheme is to reduce journey times, improve road safety and to provide better overtaking opportunities along the route.
The scheme, which comprises 1km of realignment and widening to provide a 9.3 metre wide road.
"When completed, the scheme will result in a more efficient, safe, attractive and reliable route for traffic using the A32. It will be of particular benefit to emergency vehicles and other traffic movements associated with the South West Acute Hospital which is currently under construction," said the Minister.
A £1million completion contract has been awarded to Omagh based Fox Contracts. Advance site clearance and earthworks have already been undertaken in 2010 and 2011.
The total cost of the Drumskinney project, including the advance works and lands costs is estimated at £1.8million.
It is understood that the project will be completed by March 2012.
The A32 Drumskinny Improvement Scheme is situated approx 1 km south west of Dromore village between Dromore and Irvinestown outside Enniskillen.
(LB/BMcC)
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