Construction work on a £500,000 bridge replacement scheme has been completed in Northern Ireland.

The bridge links Kilmore Village to Crossgar and provides the main link between Kilmore and Crossgar across the Annacloy River.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Hazzard said: "The £500,000 replacement of Kilmore Bridge is welcome news for the communities in Kilmore and Crossgar and local people. The old bridge, in its previous condition, did not provide a satisfactory link between the two communities. The villages now have a modern bridge providing a safer environment for pedestrians, cyclists and road users."

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"I am determined to put in place the infrastructure needed for this generation and the next. The replacement of the bridge linking Kilmore and Crossgar is hugely important for the people living in this area - improving rural transport connections is fundamental if our rural communities are to thrive. The villages now have a modern, safe, well lit bridge that enhances the village."

(CD/LM)