A public inquiry into the A5 ended on Omagh, County Tyrone, on Friday with a final report by the Planning Appeals Commission into the upgrade of the road expected to be completed by the end of 2023.
Kate Corrigan, whose son Nathan died in an accident with two other men in 2021, was one of those who gave evidence.Kate Corrigan said the inquiry had given her hope
"It was an opportunity, I think the first opportunity, for the families to say what they need to say and to make their voices heard." The Department for Infrastructure says the new dual carriageway would improve road safety, reduce journey times, improve north/south links, and increase economic competitiveness.
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