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Self Drive Vehicles
Self Drive Vehicles
News Upload Date: 26th June, 2025
Self-Driving Vehicles
Self-Driving Vehicles
Self-Driving Bus Set for Belfast as NI Lags Behind on Autonomous Taxi Laws
Self-Driving Bus Set for Belfast as NI Lags Behind on Autonomous Taxi Laws
A self-driving bus is set to launch in Belfast in the coming weeks, transporting passengers between Titanic train halt and Catalyst Science Park in the Titanic Quarter. Known as the Harlander, the service will initially operate with a safety operator on board, aiming to become fully autonomous by 2029.
Meanwhile, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has addressed questions about the introduction of self-driving taxis in Northern Ireland. Responding to SDLP MLA Daniel McCrossan, she confirmed that Northern Ireland lacks the legislative framework needed to trial fully autonomous vehicles without human drivers — a key difference from Great Britain, where such a pilot is due to begin in 2026 under the new Automated Vehicles Act.
“There is no such framework here,” Kimmins said, but noted her department will monitor developments in England closely.
While GB prepares for a future with driverless taxis on public roads, Northern Ireland remains some distance away from similar technology becoming a reality.
A5 Road Scheme
A5 Road Scheme
News Upload Date: 24th June, 2025
A5 Road Scheme
A5 Road Scheme
Judge Blocks A5 Road Scheme as Minister Vows to Press On
Judge Blocks A5 Road Scheme as Minister Vows to Press On
A judge has ruled against the long-delayed £1.7bn A5 road project, citing breaches of Northern Ireland’s climate change targets and a lack of information. It marks the third time in 18 years the scheme has been overturned in court.
The legal challenge was brought by the Alternative A5 Alliance, a group of landowners who said they feel vindicated by the decision. The ruling halts plans to proceed with the 58-mile (94km) route, which received renewed approval from Stormont ministers last October.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said she is “not giving up” on delivering a safer A5, noting the road’s poor safety record—over 50 deaths since 2006. Campaign group Enough is Enough called the judgement disappointing but acknowledged there were “some positives.”
The A5 forms a key cross-border route connecting Donegal and Derry to Dublin, passing through Strabane, Omagh and Aughnacloy.
Junction Works
News Upload Date: 21st October, 2024
Latest Update
Latest Update
Road Works At Fredrick Street/ York Street Junction.
Road Works At Fredrick Street/ York Street Junction.
Latest updated received from DFI is that the road crossings works will commence this week during the evenings of Monday 21st of October and Tuesday 22nd October, however the 2 wider crossings across York Street and Great Patrick Street will be taking place during the evenings of Sunday 27th October and Sunday the 3rd of November.
Junction Works
News Upload Date: 5th October, 2024
Works Update
Works Update
The Department of Infrastructure road works at Fredrick Street/ York Street has been ongoing for many weeks now.
The Department of Infrastructure road works at Fredrick Street/ York Street has been ongoing for many weeks now.
As previously reported, the original completion date of mid-September has been delayed due mainly to sewer connection works required and issues with the operation of the existing traffic signals and also that the Contractor is currently having difficulty breaking out the concrete in the carriageway for the new kerb alignment and this is slowing progress.
The most recent completion date is Friday 18th October. We shall share more information when we recieve it.
Parking Restrictions
News Upload Date: 3rd October, 2024
Drivers asked to ‘Think before you park’.
Drivers asked to ‘Think before you park’.
The Department for Infrastructure advise all drivers to ‘Think before You Park’ parking restrictions that came into operation on Friday 3rd November 2023.
The Department for Infrastructure advise all drivers to ‘Think before You Park’ parking restrictions that came into operation on Friday 3rd November 2023.
The Department of Infrastructure treats vehicles parked in contravention of parking restrictions very seriously with Traffic Attendants employed across Northern Ireland to help keep traffic moving freely and safely. Parking on pavements is a particular area of concern. Drivers often mistakenly think they are doing the right thing by keeping the road clear but fail to consider the needs of people on the footway causing them inconvenience and often putting them in danger. This is a particular risk for people with disabilities, older people, children and people pushing prams who may have to go onto the road to get around the parked cars.
The restrictions that into force last year, aim to help address this issue by prohibiting parking wholly or partly on a footway at a number of specific locations. This includes footways adjacent to:
a bus lane;
the limits of any bus stop in a lay-by or any bus stop as delineated by markings on the carriageway at any time;
the limits of any bus stand in a lay-by or any bus stand as delineated by markings on the carriageway at any time;
the limits of any mandatory cycle lane as delineated by markings on the carriageway at any time; and
the limits of any mandatory school keep clear as delineated by markings on the carriageway at any time.
The Rule also revokes and re-enacts existing prohibitions on footways.
All vehicles found to be in breach of the new restrictions will receive a £90 Penalty Charge Notice, discounted to £45 if paid within 14 days.
Drivers are urged to abide by the new rules and to show consideration at all times when parking to ensure they are not causing an obstruction and inconvenience to others.
Tactile Paving
News Upload Date: 2nd October, 2024
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Tactile Paving
Tactile Paving
Do you know what Tactical Paving is?
Do you know what Tactical Paving is?
We see tactile paving every day on our streets and crossings but do we really understand what those bumps and colours beneath our feet really mean?
Road Closure
News Upload Date: 24th September, 2024
10 Day Road Closure
10 Day Road Closure
Little Patrick Street will be closed from Monday 30th September.
Little Patrick Street will be closed from Monday 30th September.
Belfast City Council will be conducting a site investigation works starting next Monday the 30th September for a period of 10 days (not including weekends) at Little Patrick Street. This will result in a formal road closure of Little Patrick Street which will be operational daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Traffic will be diverted with alternative route signage in place and delay of less than 5 minutes expected.
The purpose of the Site Investigation is to understand location of existing services and the type of ground beneath the surface to help provide design and construction information going forward. These works will entail digging trial and investigation pits along the carriageway but any areas that are disturbed will be reinstated.
Junction Works
News Upload Date: 23rd September, 2024
Works Update
Works Update
The Department of Infrastructure road works at Fredrick Street/ York Street has been ongoing for many weeks now, and is finally nearing completion.
The Department of Infrastructure road works at Fredrick Street/ York Street has been ongoing for many weeks now, and is finally nearing completion.
The original completion date of mid-September had slipped slightly, due mainly to sewer connection works required and issues with the operation of the existing traffic signals.
The latest news update is that is now looking like Friday 11th October for completion. The Contractor is currently having difficulty breaking out the concrete in the carriageway for the new kerb alignment and this is slowing progress.
Work Update News
News Upload Date: 26th June, 2024
New Belfast Transport Station Opening
New Belfast Transport Station Opening
Belfast Grand Central Station will begin a phased opening on Sunday 8th September 2024.
Belfast Grand Central Station will begin a phased opening on Sunday 8th September 2024.
Construction work on the new world class Belfast Grand Central Station is at a stage which will soon allow the public to have the opportunity to see inside Ireland’s largest state of the art integrated transport hub for trains, coaches and buses.
Transport services will be introduced in phases with buses operating from the Europa Buscentre moving to the new station on Sunday 8th September 2024 followed by rail operations, with a date to be confirmed. Bus passengers can watch our virtual guide to navigating the new station.
New Grand Central Station
News Upload Date: 5th September, 2024
'Road Closure' Community Notice.
'Road Closure' Community Notice.
Site Works Update - Student Accommodation 48-52 York Street.
Site Works Update - Student Accommodation 48-52 York Street.
Due to changes in our Programme of Works, and to ensure we’re allowing for the continual progress of groundwork installations, our tower crane is now scheduled to be dismantled on Sunday 30th June.
Road Closure
Road Closure
To allow for the crane to be dismantled, the York Street will be closed from 7am to 3pm on the following location: York Street - closure from junction with Frederick Street to junction with Little Patrick Street. The footpath will still be opened and will not affect pedestrian movements.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused by this task and will continue to work to minimise any disruption to our site's surrounding areas and community as we progress with the works. (Source: Daniel Oliveira, HSE & Sustainability Manager, Turkington)
Construction Crain removal on the 30th June 2024.
Measurement Marking
News Upload Date: 14th May, 2024
Measurement Markings Appear In Local Area.
Measurement Markings Appear In Local Area.
A series of ground measurement markings have appeared on the Lancaster Street Area. The explanation is still to be fully understood, however, we are aware of planned council regeneration activity in the area, which may be part of that project. LARG will find out further information and relay back in a further news artical.
Measurement Markings
Measurement Markings
Measurement Markings
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