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A5 road costs hit almost £200m without work starting yet

A5 road costs hit almost £200m without work starting yet
BBC Northern Ireland Wednesday 09 September 2026, 14:55 UTC 1 min read
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The 58-mile (85km) dual carriageway between Londonderry and the border at Aughnacloy was first announced in 2007, but has been beset by funding and legal issues.

The 58-mile (85km) dual carriageway between Londonderry and the border at Aughnacloy was first announced in 2007, but has been beset by funding and legal issues.
Londonderry (LOCATION) Aughnacloy (ORG)
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