The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) has made a Statutory Rule entitled “The Footway between Peters Hill and Clifton Street, Belfast (Abandonment) Order (Northern Ireland) 2024” (S.R 2024 No. 145) which comes into operation on 3 October 2024.

The effect of the Rule is to abandon two areas of road on the western side of the Westlink, Belfast comprising—

• 726.805 square metres of footway extending north for 270 metres from Peters Hill; and

• 79.053 square metres of footway extending 30 metres from Regent Street to Clifton Street.

A copy of the Rule may be viewed at DfI offices during office hours (Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.) by appointment only. Appointments can be arranged either by email to lands.eastern@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk or by telephone on 0300 200 7899. The Rule may also be viewed online at www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications