The Department for Infrastructure has issued a statement regarding the status of more than 300 landowners whose properties are scheduled for acquisition under the initial construction phase of the A5 Western Transport Corridor project.
This announcement was released on 26 October 2026, following recent judicial proceedings involving the Northern Ireland Executive's transport infrastructure programme.
While the Department awaits the formal order from the Court of Appeal issued on 6 October 2026, officials stated they will maintain contact with affected individuals as the situation evolves.
Since a High Court ruling was delivered in June 2025, staff have been conducting an extensive programme of meetings and correspondence with those impacted by the scheme.
The Department acknowledges the uncertainty experienced by landowners, their families, and local businesses over this extended period.
Regular sessions are held between Department officials and representatives from the Ulster Farmers' Union, including interactions at senior management levels.
Individuals affected by the project have been invited to meet directly with the project team, supported by professional agents who receive reasonable fees for their services.
Any disputes concerning financial impacts will be reviewed independently by Land & Property Services according to established statutory compensation guidelines.
The A5 Western Transport Corridor is a Northern Ireland Executive initiative designed to create 85 kilometres of new road infrastructure between New Buildings and the border at Aughnacloy.
Eighty-two kilometres of this route are planned as a dual carriageway, aiming to enhance connectivity among urban centres including Strabane, Newtownstewart, Omagh, Ballygawley and Aughnacloy.
The corridor is divided into three distinct sections, with the current phase covering the area from South of Strabane to Ballygawley.
No further action is required at this time pending the finalisation of the Court of Appeal judgment.