Plans for the new A6 dual carriageway scheme must progress, according to the Alliance Party.

MLA Kellie Armstrong made the call after attempts to halt the project through a judicial review failed.

She said: "It is unfortunate that when the initial plans were being put together and money being committed there was not enough attention given to consulting with the local community - a move that could have gone a long way to allaying many fears.

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"It is my understanding the Heaney Swans are not set to be negatively impacted, so today's decision should draw a line under what has been a trying time for all involved.

"The new A6 dual carriageway at Toome should now be allowed to proceed without further delay, helping ease a regularly congested area of our roads."

(CD/MH)