Enniskillen Bypass funding welcome, but Growth Deal must proceed – Erskine

Commenting on the announcement, Deborah Erskine said:

“The Enniskillen bypass is crucial for unlocking the full economic and tourism potential of the west. It will also help to ease the long-standing traffic congestion in Enniskillen, which has significantly impacted both the local community and visitors for many years.

The Labour Government’s decision to pause the City and Growth Deal had raised concerns that the bypass might face further delays. I made that point to the NI Secretary of State in a letter and also raised the importance of the Mid South West Growth Deal with the Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly. I am therefore pleased that the Executive has shown its commitment by securing the funding to move this project into the construction phase in 2025.

However, this funding must not be seen as a replacement for the Mid South West Growth Deal. The Government must lift the current pause and ensure the region benefits fully from that wider package. The DUP will continue to press the Government to honour its commitments to this area and to my constituents.”