A total of £7.3m has been invested on road maintenance works in the Armagh City and District Council area this year.

Many of the improvement schemes planned have already been completed by Transport NI.

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy said: "The autumn round of Council meetings is a timely opportunity for Councils to discuss potential schemes and priorities.

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"The impact of current resource budget pressures on my Department is affecting routine maintenance of the road network, however capital budgets remain unaffected.

"Departmental officials will continue to develop resurfacing and traffic management schemes, to enhance safety, to improve traffic flow and provide measures for pedestrians and cyclists.

"Officials from my Department are currently engaging with the chief executives of the new councils to ensure the transition from 26 to 11 councils enables us to continue our good working relationships with Councillors and the new councils."

(CD/JP)