Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced a significant milestone for the A1 Junctions Phase 2 Road Improvement Scheme as the first stage of procurement commences this week. Minister O’Dowd says, “Major road schemes are an important part of the work that is delivered by my Department as we seek to reduce journey times, increase reliability and improve road safety. “This is an important step in the delivery of this scheme which will modernise and improve road safety on a key strategic road carrying 40,000 vehicles per day.