Belfast Council Slams Stormont's Bridge Delay

Belfast City Councils Chief Executive Criticizes Stormonts Pause on Lagan Pedestrian Bridge Project

The chief executive of Belfast City Council has expressed frustration over Stormonts decision to halt plans for a new pedestrian and cycling bridge over the Lagan in the Ormeau area. The project has been stalled for over a decade, and council members have urged the Department for Infrastructure to resume work immediately. The department has frozen major infrastructure projects due to ongoing legal battles over the A-five Western Transport Corridor upgrade. Local leaders are perplexed by the move, as there are no legal challenges for the active travel bridge, and construction costs are escalating with each delay. Despite the councils push for clarity and swift action, the Infrastructure Minister maintains that the projects remain active. Officials have extended tender deadlines for the bridge and other projects to safeguard progress until the court makes a decision. As communities eagerly await construction, they hope the key link will be built soon to prevent costs from spiraling further.

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