£4 million of extended funding has been secured to carry out essential roadworks throughout Northern Ireland.

The funding will be used for resurfacing parts of the road network where the need is greatest.

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy said: "The steps I am taking will allow my Department's essential road resurfacing programme to continue into the Autumn months, as well as providing some immediate respite for the industry. It is a responsible decision in the context of the financial problems facing the Department.

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"In light of the need to maintain our road network at a reasonable level and to retain skills and capacity in the local construction industry which is currently facing real difficulties, I have decided to extend funding for structural maintenance until end of October in the expectation of a monitoring round."

(CD/LM)