The first stage of procurement for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme will commence this week.

Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd made the announcement regarding the scheme, which aims to provide safety improvements along the A1 dual carriageway between Hillsborough and Loughbrickland.

It will include the provision of 4 new grade separated 'flyover' junctions, the closing up of all gaps in the central reservation and the construction of a continuous central reserve safety barrier along the whole 25km route. 

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Minister O'Dowd said: "Preparation for the procurement process has been moving forward at pace and I am pleased to confirm that the first phase commences this week with the advertisement of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire.

"This will lead to the identification of a restricted list of tenderers who will then be asked to price the works.

"This is an important step in the delivery of this scheme which will modernise and improve road safety on a key strategic road carrying 40,000 vehicles per day. Following the completion of all the procurement and statutory processes we hope to be in a position to commence work on the scheme in early 2026."

The full proposals can be viewed here.