Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has congratulated Roads Service and its contractors for the successful completion of the record number of road resurfacing schemes in 2011/2012 which amounted to £2.12million.

Speaking ahead of this evening's meeting between Roads Service and Limavady Borough Council, the Minister said: "Last year’s budget for structural maintenance and local transport and safety measures allowed a good range of such schemes to be successfully delivered by Roads Service.

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"Roads Service’s budgets for road maintenance and improvement schemes are greatly reduced this year, in line with the four year budget agreed by the Executive. However, Roads Service is using its available resources effectively and continuing to deliver quality public services.

"I am pleased to note that work on the A6 Londonderry to Dungiven dual carriageway scheme is progressing well. The Environmental Statement, draft Direction Order and draft Vesting Order have been published. When comments have been fully considered I will make a decision on holding a Public Inquiry into the proposals."

The Minister also welcomed Roads Service’s ‘Safer Routes to School Programme’ which included the installation of new flashing warning signs, road markings and coloured surfacing at St. Canice’s Primary School, Feeny.

(CD/GK)