Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has expressed satisfaction with the current stage of development on the A1 Junctions Phase 2 scheme as officials prepare to issue a Vesting Order.
This administrative step marks the transition phase intended to facilitate the award of a contract for clearing the designated land.
The project aims to enhance road safety along the dual carriageway stretching from Hillsborough to Loughbrickland, serving up to 40,000 vehicles daily.
Planned works involve constructing new grade-separated junctions and eliminating gaps within the central reservation.
Further details regarding the initiative can be accessed through the official Department for Infrastructure website.
Media inquiries should be directed to the Department's Press Office, which offers out-of-hours support between 6pm and 8am daily.