Seven local construction firms have been appointed to a new four-year resurfacing framework contract covering key areas across Northern Ireland.

The framework, valued at approximately £240 million, will be used to deliver road resurfacing and improvement projects in Newry & Mourne, North Belfast, Mid & East Antrim, Cookstown & Magherafelt and Omagh.

The appointed contractors will carry out a range of resurfacing and network improvement works, aimed at enhancing road conditions and supporting the local economy. This marks the first in a series of framework contracts to be used for resurfacing projects across the region.

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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins welcomed the completion of the procurement process: "This framework, and the others to follow, will allow the delivery of road and bridge projects efficiently and this will help us achieve value for money with the funding allocated to my Department. I am committed to ensuring that we have safer, better-connected roads that support local communities and economic growth, while also supporting local supply chains, and comply with sustainability goals."

The Minister concluded: "I want to develop a road network that meets the needs of all users — commuters, businesses, pedestrians and cyclists. This framework is a key tool in delivering that commitment and I look forward to seeing the works delivered by it in the months and years ahead."

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