Stormont officials have insisted they are “committed” to a Ballynahinch bypass but the road appears a long way off yet.
The £50m Co Down road scheme, which has faced delays spanning generations, is facing budgetary restraints, Department for Infrastructure officials told councillors during a special meeting of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) at its Downpatrick headquarters.
DfI’s southern division team was delivering its latest report to the council and highlighted causes for delays including an annual budget gulf of some £60m.
