South Antrim MLA Mitchel McLaughlin said the upgrading of the Hightown Bridge had been completed three months ahead of schedule after extensive lobbying on the Department of Regional Development (DRD).
“There was a lot of pressure put on by residents, and I give them all due credit for that,” said Mitchel.
“It paid off. First of all they recognised the problems and challenges, they put their arguments forthrightly, and they were also constructive with their ideas and suggestions, some of which were taken on board I believe.
“The need for some urgency and efficiency was taken by both the department and the main contractor, hence completion ahead of schedule.”
Department of Regional Development minister in the North, Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy, described the re-opening of the Hightown Bridge in Glengormley as excellent progress.
“I fully understand the impact that the bridge replacement works have had on local people, particularly those that used the Hightown Road on a regular basis,” said the republican. “I would like to thank them for their patience during the construction period.”
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