Department for Infrastructure

Minister @LizKimminsSF has launched the draft Transport Strategy 2035 consultation, which is open for 12 weeks. 📣 Have your say & help shape transport’s direction of travel. 📌 Find out more here: bit.ly/draftTransport… 📌 Take part in the consultation:…

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has paid tribute to the staff and the Board of Shopmobility Mid Ulster for helping to keep local communities connected. Minister was speaking as she visited the Shopmobility Mid Ulster branch in Dungannon today which offers mobility equipment…

Heavy rain over Northern Ireland on Monday morning with flooding possible in places. Some rain in parts of Scotland, northwest England and Wales too ⚠️ Heavy thundery downpours across southeast England and these developing in other eastern areas through the morning ⛈️

Minister Kimmins met representatives from Clanmil Housing today to discuss collaborative working on unlocking wastewater capacity that will enable more wastewater connections across the North. Since autumn 2024 the Department has been able to unlock wastewater capacity to…

A £400k major maintenance scheme on the M3 Lagan Bridge is to recommence on Friday 1 August 2025. Last summer 10 bridge bearings were replaced and a further 8 are now scheduled to be replaced over two weekends in August from Friday 1 August to Mon 4 August and Friday 15 August…

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has appointed Mrs Maureen Brunt and Dr Alex McGarel for second terms and Mr Jim Martin for a first term, to serve as Non-Executive Members on the Drainage Council NI, representing the specialist areas of Agriculture, Conservation and Drainage,…

Infrastructure Minister @LizKimminsSF visited Clones today where she had the opportunity to hear about the economic and recreational benefits of the cross-border Ulster Canal Project from @waterways_Irl CEO John McDonagh. Phase 2 of the redevelopment project which opened in…

The Department's Rosemary Daly, Chief Planner and Director of Regional Planning Governance and Legislation was delighted to present the Simon Kirk award for excellence in planning to Ryan M Milligan. The award, which commemorates Simon Kirk, a deeply respected and much-missed…

Before you drive, take a few minutes and think, how do you want your car journey to end? Speeding or careless driving puts lives at risk - your own, your passengers’ and others on the road. Play your part, slow down and help save lives. #OpLifesaver

Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has announced that a £430k resurfacing scheme on Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, will commence on Friday 25 July 2025. Reade more here: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins-a…

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £635,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in the town centre area of Maghera will commence on Monday 28 July 2025. More at: infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/news/kimmins-a…

A £3million major resurfacing scheme on the M1 Motorway, Craigavon, will commence on Friday 25 July 2025. The improvement work along the eastbound carriageway, between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan) is scheduled to be completed between 25 July and 8 August…

A @metofficeni Yellow warning remains in place today following an Amber warning for heavy rain overnight which is creating difficult driving conditions in some areas. Please leave extra time for your journey and check trafficwatchni.com for updates. @nidirect,…

A heavy rain weather warning in some areas until 6pm today (Mon 21 July). Travel delays, difficult driving conditions, flooding, power cuts possible. Flooding Incident Line number 0300 2000 100. Info and advice: nidirect.gov.uk/rain @deptinfra @belfastcc @ANBorough @lisburnccc

An Amber weather warning has been issued by the Met Office for very heavy rainfall this evening, Sunday 20th July, which is valid until 8am tomorrow morning. This could lead to the potential for flooding in some affected areas. More advice here: orlo.uk/8zU2L

Useful emergency numbers if you need them during the @metofficeni yellow and amber weather warnings for heavy rain tonight and tomorrow: nidirect.gov.uk/news/heavy-rai… @deptinfra @belfastcc @nmdcouncil @lisburnccc

Amber weather warning for heavy rain in some areas from 11pm tonight to 8am tomorrow (Mon 21 July). Yellow warning also until 6pm tomorrow. Travel disruption,difficult driving conditions,flooding, power cuts possible. Flooding Incident Line 0300 2000 100 nidirect.gov.uk/news/heavy-rai…

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Rain across south eastern Northern Ireland Sunday 2300 – Monday 0800 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Yellow weather warnings for rain and thunderstorms are in place across large parts of the UK today and tomorrow ⚠️ A lot of rain falling within a short space of time may lead to localised flooding 🌧️ Check the latest info here 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning