AQW 39457/22-27

Mr David Honeyford
Alliance Party
Lagan Valley

Tabled Date: 30/01/2026
Answered On Date: 24/02/2026
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister for Infrastructure to detail any legal implications the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme legal judgment and subsequent appeal, may have for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 project, given the latter's focus on road safety improvements on an existing strategic route.

Answer:

In light of the A5 Judgement I am taking time to consider the impact on all major infrastructure projects.

We have to await the Court of Appeal's ruling, because it is important that we consider it fully when looking at the next steps for all major roads projects, as we do not want to be in a scenario where we face more legal challenges.

However, my officials are still undertaking necessary work and keeping these schemes live as they are priorities for me.

Every death on our roads is a profound loss to the community and unfortunately the A1 is a road that has been impacted exponentially by tragic circumstances. I remain committed to the construction of this vitally important infrastructure safety upgrade and will take all actions available to me to secure its delivery.