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Cookstown Bypass gets Outline Business Case approval
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Prioritised road schemes
Date published: 27 October 2026
The A29 Cookstown Bypass has moved another step forward with approval of the Outline Business Case.
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The proposed Bypass scheme comprises approximately 4km of carriageway extending from Loughry roundabout on the A29 Dungannon Road to the south of Cookstown, to a proposed new roundabout on the A29 Moneymore Road and includes an upgrade to the Sandholes Link Road.
This development has been welcomed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins, who said:
“The A29 Cookstown Bypass is a much-needed scheme and will help to relieve traffic congestion within Cookstown town centre, reduce journey travel times along the A29 link corridor, improve road safety and enhance the town centre environment. The decongestion benefits of the scheme will also provide significant opportunities for the enhancement and reshaping of Cookstown town centre to promote sustainable travel choices. The approval of the Outline Business Case is the next welcome step to see this bypass become a reality. The scheme is part of the Mid South West Growth Deal and as well as the benefits in terms of transport and connectivity, it will also bring economic and community benefits to the County Tyrone town.”
Notes to editors:
The Outline Business Case was approved on 13th October 2026 with an approved cost estimate of £100.1million. £43m towards the scheme has been secured within the Mid South West Growth Deal.
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