Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a £270,000 investment in pedestrian and cycling infrastructure for Craigavon.
Commenting Minister O’Dowd said:

“This significant investment includes reconstruction and improvement of the existing segregated cycle tracks and footpaths along a section of the Craigavon Black Paths network, between the underpass at South lakes leisure centre and the Drumgor Centre.

“I am committed to creating more opportunities for active travel and providing high quality infrastructure for those who want to walk, wheel and cycle for many of the shorter everyday journeys. Once completed this scheme will provide improved facilities for pedestrians and cyclists in the Craigavon area and improve connections to local schools and amenities.”

To help ensure the safety of those using the paths and to facilitate the works it will be necessary to operate footpath closures in short sections from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm from Monday 6 January 2025.

The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience and we would ask everyone to comply with any temporary arrangements in place to ensure the safety of both the public and our workers.

Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 7 March 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change

by Far-Carpenter-

3 comments

  1. John O’Dowd, MLA for Upper Bann using his post at DfI to develop active travel infrastructure in Upper Bann. Nichola Mallon, (at the time) MLA for North Belfast using her post at DfI to approve (then absolutely fail to deliver on) active travel infrastructure in North Belfast.

    It’s a sample of two so not indicative of a trend but it would be interesting to see if there are similar instances across other departments and constituencies.

  2. It would be good to see black paths incorporated into the new developments around Rushmere, yes this is good to see and the paths need resurfaced but I don’t believe it should be the priority in the immediate area.

  3. This is a good move, building on the original strengths in the vision of Craigavon as having a comprehensive set of cycling and pedestrian routes.

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