Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon has also decided that consent should be granted for the detailed design of the Northern section of the Relief Road which is a further 2.3 kilometre section.
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She said: "This scheme has the potential to deliver long-term benefits for commuters using the route by improving journey time and reliability as well as providing traffic relief for Ballyclare town centre by providing an alternative route for traffic.
"I also believe that it can unlock the potential to build much needed new homes on the western side of the town by acting as a catalyst in opening up the associated extensive housing zonings. I look forward to the applicant delivering this final section of the road so that these benefits can be realised."
