The NI Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has congratulated Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works and welcomed the planned £3.5 million for structural maintenance in the Ards area this year.

The Minister said: "Despite last year’s reduced budget for local transport and safety measures, a good range of such schemes has been successfully delivered by Roads Service.

"While the tightening public expenditure environment is due to continue, Roads Service is using its available resources effectively and continuing to deliver quality public services," said Mr Kennedy.

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The Minister also welcomed Roads Service proposed programme for the year ahead including major resurfacing schemes on the Kempe Stones Road, Newtownards; Newtownards Road, Comber and the Deer Park Road, Portaferry.

"A programme of Local Transport and Safety schemes is now underway. These include a junction improvement at Rowreagh Road / Gransha Road, Kircubbin; a footway link at Old Shore Road, Newtownards; and a bend improvement at Moneyreagh Road, Moneyreagh.

"Also, under Roads Service 'Safer Routes to Schools’'initiative we propose to provide enhanced road markings and high profile warning signs to Kircubbin Integrated Primary School and Ballywalter Primary School. This programme will be delivered subject to the availability of finances and successful land acquisition,'' said the Minister.

Mr Kennedy has also congratulated Roads Service for the successful completion of the 2010/2011 programme of works, and welcomed the planned £3.5million for structural maintenance for 2011/12 in the Craigavon area.

(BMcC/KMcA)