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The A6 road in Northern Ireland runs from the Belfast to Derry, via Antrim. Mostly single carriageway, there is a short dual carriageway section forming the Toome bypass. Towards Derry, there is also a short section of dual carriageway at Altnagelvin. This is one of Northern Ireland's most important arterial routes, as the road runs between its two largest cities and urban areas. Between Randalstown and Derry the road forms part of European route E16.
Route
The road begins at Carlisle Circus in north Belfast, and runs through Glengormley, Templepatrick, Antrim, close to Randalstown, Toome, close to Castledawson, close to Maghera, then over the Glenshane Pass to Dungiven, finishing at the Craigavon Bridge in Derry. Between Belfast and Antrim, the M2, and between Antrim and Randalstown, the M22, run almost parallel to the A6. At Randalstown the M22 rejoins the A6.
Investment
Investment in the northwestern region has recommenced with two separate projects under development which will see 26.5 miles (42.6km) of high-quality dual carriageway constructed. The A6 Dualling Dungiven to Derry scheme will see 18.8 miles (30.3km) of dual carriageway constructed at an estimated cost of £320m. In addition, the A6 Dualling - Randalstown (M22) to Castledawson project will see 7.7 miles (12.4km) of dual carriageway road constructed at an estimated cost of £100m.
The A6 is one of the main historic north-south roads in England. It currently runs from Luton in Bedfordshire to Carlisle in Cumbria, although it formerly started at a junction with the A1 at Barnet. It is the fourth longest numbered road in Britain, behind only the A1, A38 and A30.
South of Derby, the road is paralleled by the M1 motorway, between Manchester and Preston the M6 and M61 motorways approximate its course, and from Preston to its northern terminus in Carlisle it is paralleled by the M6 only. Between Derby and Manchester the A6 follows a completely different routing to the motorway network, crossing the Peak District rather than going around it. Because of these duplications, the A6 is less important than formerly.
The road is part of European route E22, European route E262 and the Latvian TEN-T road network. Once inside Belarus, the road becomes the Belarusian P20. The length of the A6 in Latvian territory is 307 kilometres (191mi). Currently the A6 has two lanes in each direction between Riga and Ogre and between Nīcgale and Daugavpils, with other parts having just a single carriageway. The current speed limit in winter is 90 kilometres per hour (56mph), but in summer the dual carriageway parts are raised to 100 kilometres per hour (62mph).
Since 2013 a shorter route has replaced the Salaspils-Koknese section of A6 (numbered as P80), mainly built for transit traffic. The construction of it was first started in the 1980s, but the plan was abandoned later. The first stage of the construction starts in Tīnuži and ends in Koknese. It was planned to be complete by 2012, but due to economical reasons the works were delayed and were finished in 2013. Between 2020 and 2027 the authorities plan to bring the new road into Riga. It would also have 2x2 lanes with an expressway/motorway status. There are also plans to continue the new road parallel to the A6 as far as Pļaviņas. The annual average daily traffic of the A6 in 2014 was 7,717 vehicles.
The island's geography comprises relatively low-lying mountains surrounding a central plain, with several navigable rivers extending inland. The island has lush vegetation, a product of its mild but changeable climate which avoids extremes in temperature. Thick woodlands covered the island until the Middle Ages. As of 2013, the amount of land that is wooded in Ireland is about 11% of the total, compared with a European average of 35%. There are 26 extant mammal species native to Ireland. The Irish climate is very moderated and classified as oceanic. As a result, winters are milder than expected for such a northerly area. However, summers are cooler than those in Continental Europe. Rainfall and cloud cover are abundant.
The A6 Ghost Road
Claudy - Dungiven
Co. Derry
Ireland
published: 14 Dec 2022
New Road Opened Today Derry to Dungiven To Derry A6
New Road Opened Today Derry to Dungiven To Derry A6 Long Wait
Music: Give A Little by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
published: 06 Apr 2023
A6 Dualcarriage Way Dungiven to Derry June 2022
The entire A6 dual carriage is now open even if it is still single track. Now we have a bottle neck at the Dungiven Roundabout and at the Drumahoe end. Yippee.
published: 01 Jul 2022
The A6 From Claudy-Dungiven Sept 2022
The A6 From Claudy-Dungiven
Sept 2022
Co. Derry
published: 29 Sep 2022
A6 road (Northern Ireland)
The A6 road in Northern Ireland runs for 71.4 miles (114.9 km) from Belfast to Derry, via County Antrim and County Londonderry. From Belfast to Randalstown the route has been superseded by a motorway (the M2 and M22). Mostly single carriageway, there are sections of dual carriageway in Antrim town centre and from Randalstown to Toome, including the Toome bypass. In urban and suburban districts of Belfast and Derry the route is single carriageway with 4 lanes (2 lanes in each direction). In rural parts, there are numerous climbing lanes along the route. The A6 is one of Northern Ireland's most important arterial routes, as the road runs between its two largest cities and urban areas. Between Randalstown and Derry the road forms part of European route E16.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
published: 09 Jan 2022
The A6 From Ervey Rd - Baranailt Rd
The A6 From Ervey Rd - Baranailt Rd
Co.Derry
Ireland
published: 13 Jan 2022
A6 Dualling Randalstown to Castledawson Northern Ireland Pt5 (4K)
Filmed on: DJI Mavic Pro
December 2020
published: 13 Dec 2020
Video Sacyr. We are evolving in the A6 highway construction (Northern Ireland)
Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure and Sacyr Somague, in a consortium with Wills Bros., are carrying out construction on the A6 along a 25-km corridor connecting the cities of Dungiven and Drumahoe.
The new section will feature two lanes in each direction and address the need to ease traffic along a strategic route, where more than 15,000 vehicles travel every day, thus reducing travel time and increasing road safety.
The project also includes the execution of several junctions at varying levels and the construction of 22 other structures.
Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras y Sacyr Somague, en consorcio con Wills Bros, llevan a cabo la construcción de la autovía A-6 a lo largo de 25 km conectando las ciudades de Dungiven y Drumahoe (Irlanda del norte).
La nueva conexión contará ...
published: 26 Jan 2021
Police Service of Northern Ireland - Roads Policing Audi A6 LIGHTS DEMO
published: 01 Dec 2022
A6 Dualling Scheme
Notable for the achievement of 25% cost savings (£42m) at the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, we are responsible for the completion of the A6 Randalstown – Castledawson Dualling Scheme as part of a Joint Venture (JV) with Farrans. Valued at £135m, the four-and-a-half-year project involves the design and construction of 14.7km of dual carriageway through a predominantly rural landscape and the extension of the M22 north.
As traffic levels continue to grow towards 20,000 vehicles per day, this vital highways infrastructure project will improve road safety, reduce journey times and congestion on this strategically important North West transport corridor, connecting Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
The entire A6 dual carriage is now open even if it is still single track. Now we have a bottle neck at the Dungiven Roundabout and at the Drumahoe end. Yippee.
The entire A6 dual carriage is now open even if it is still single track. Now we have a bottle neck at the Dungiven Roundabout and at the Drumahoe end. Yippee.
The entire A6 dual carriage is now open even if it is still single track. Now we have a bottle neck at the Dungiven Roundabout and at the Drumahoe end. Yippee.
The A6 road in Northern Ireland runs for 71.4 miles (114.9 km) from Belfast to Derry, via County Antrim and County Londonderry. From Belfast to Randalstown the ...
The A6 road in Northern Ireland runs for 71.4 miles (114.9 km) from Belfast to Derry, via County Antrim and County Londonderry. From Belfast to Randalstown the route has been superseded by a motorway (the M2 and M22). Mostly single carriageway, there are sections of dual carriageway in Antrim town centre and from Randalstown to Toome, including the Toome bypass. In urban and suburban districts of Belfast and Derry the route is single carriageway with 4 lanes (2 lanes in each direction). In rural parts, there are numerous climbing lanes along the route. The A6 is one of Northern Ireland's most important arterial routes, as the road runs between its two largest cities and urban areas. Between Randalstown and Derry the road forms part of European route E16.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(Northern_Ireland)
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The A6 road in Northern Ireland runs for 71.4 miles (114.9 km) from Belfast to Derry, via County Antrim and County Londonderry. From Belfast to Randalstown the route has been superseded by a motorway (the M2 and M22). Mostly single carriageway, there are sections of dual carriageway in Antrim town centre and from Randalstown to Toome, including the Toome bypass. In urban and suburban districts of Belfast and Derry the route is single carriageway with 4 lanes (2 lanes in each direction). In rural parts, there are numerous climbing lanes along the route. The A6 is one of Northern Ireland's most important arterial routes, as the road runs between its two largest cities and urban areas. Between Randalstown and Derry the road forms part of European route E16.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(Northern_Ireland)
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Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure and Sacyr Somague, in a consortium with Wills Bros., are carrying out construction on the A6 along a 25-km corridor connect...
Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure and Sacyr Somague, in a consortium with Wills Bros., are carrying out construction on the A6 along a 25-km corridor connecting the cities of Dungiven and Drumahoe.
The new section will feature two lanes in each direction and address the need to ease traffic along a strategic route, where more than 15,000 vehicles travel every day, thus reducing travel time and increasing road safety.
The project also includes the execution of several junctions at varying levels and the construction of 22 other structures.
Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras y Sacyr Somague, en consorcio con Wills Bros, llevan a cabo la construcción de la autovía A-6 a lo largo de 25 km conectando las ciudades de Dungiven y Drumahoe (Irlanda del norte).
La nueva conexión contará con dos carriles por sentido y responde a la necesidad de descongestionar una ruta estratégica por la que circulan más de 15.000 vehículos al día, reduciendo los tiempos de viaje y aumentando la seguridad vial.
Además, el proyecto contempla la ejecución de enlaces a distintos niveles y la construcción de 22 estructuras.
Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure and Sacyr Somague, in a consortium with Wills Bros., are carrying out construction on the A6 along a 25-km corridor connecting the cities of Dungiven and Drumahoe.
The new section will feature two lanes in each direction and address the need to ease traffic along a strategic route, where more than 15,000 vehicles travel every day, thus reducing travel time and increasing road safety.
The project also includes the execution of several junctions at varying levels and the construction of 22 other structures.
Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras y Sacyr Somague, en consorcio con Wills Bros, llevan a cabo la construcción de la autovía A-6 a lo largo de 25 km conectando las ciudades de Dungiven y Drumahoe (Irlanda del norte).
La nueva conexión contará con dos carriles por sentido y responde a la necesidad de descongestionar una ruta estratégica por la que circulan más de 15.000 vehículos al día, reduciendo los tiempos de viaje y aumentando la seguridad vial.
Además, el proyecto contempla la ejecución de enlaces a distintos niveles y la construcción de 22 estructuras.
Notable for the achievement of 25% cost savings (£42m) at the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, we are responsible for the completion of the A6 Randalst...
Notable for the achievement of 25% cost savings (£42m) at the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, we are responsible for the completion of the A6 Randalstown – Castledawson Dualling Scheme as part of a Joint Venture (JV) with Farrans. Valued at £135m, the four-and-a-half-year project involves the design and construction of 14.7km of dual carriageway through a predominantly rural landscape and the extension of the M22 north.
As traffic levels continue to grow towards 20,000 vehicles per day, this vital highways infrastructure project will improve road safety, reduce journey times and congestion on this strategically important North West transport corridor, connecting Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
Notable for the achievement of 25% cost savings (£42m) at the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, we are responsible for the completion of the A6 Randalstown – Castledawson Dualling Scheme as part of a Joint Venture (JV) with Farrans. Valued at £135m, the four-and-a-half-year project involves the design and construction of 14.7km of dual carriageway through a predominantly rural landscape and the extension of the M22 north.
As traffic levels continue to grow towards 20,000 vehicles per day, this vital highways infrastructure project will improve road safety, reduce journey times and congestion on this strategically important North West transport corridor, connecting Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
The entire A6 dual carriage is now open even if it is still single track. Now we have a bottle neck at the Dungiven Roundabout and at the Drumahoe end. Yippee.
The A6 road in Northern Ireland runs for 71.4 miles (114.9 km) from Belfast to Derry, via County Antrim and County Londonderry. From Belfast to Randalstown the route has been superseded by a motorway (the M2 and M22). Mostly single carriageway, there are sections of dual carriageway in Antrim town centre and from Randalstown to Toome, including the Toome bypass. In urban and suburban districts of Belfast and Derry the route is single carriageway with 4 lanes (2 lanes in each direction). In rural parts, there are numerous climbing lanes along the route. The A6 is one of Northern Ireland's most important arterial routes, as the road runs between its two largest cities and urban areas. Between Randalstown and Derry the road forms part of European route E16.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A6_road_(Northern_Ireland)
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Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure and Sacyr Somague, in a consortium with Wills Bros., are carrying out construction on the A6 along a 25-km corridor connecting the cities of Dungiven and Drumahoe.
The new section will feature two lanes in each direction and address the need to ease traffic along a strategic route, where more than 15,000 vehicles travel every day, thus reducing travel time and increasing road safety.
The project also includes the execution of several junctions at varying levels and the construction of 22 other structures.
Sacyr Ingeniería e Infraestructuras y Sacyr Somague, en consorcio con Wills Bros, llevan a cabo la construcción de la autovía A-6 a lo largo de 25 km conectando las ciudades de Dungiven y Drumahoe (Irlanda del norte).
La nueva conexión contará con dos carriles por sentido y responde a la necesidad de descongestionar una ruta estratégica por la que circulan más de 15.000 vehículos al día, reduciendo los tiempos de viaje y aumentando la seguridad vial.
Además, el proyecto contempla la ejecución de enlaces a distintos niveles y la construcción de 22 estructuras.
Notable for the achievement of 25% cost savings (£42m) at the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) stage, we are responsible for the completion of the A6 Randalstown – Castledawson Dualling Scheme as part of a Joint Venture (JV) with Farrans. Valued at £135m, the four-and-a-half-year project involves the design and construction of 14.7km of dual carriageway through a predominantly rural landscape and the extension of the M22 north.
As traffic levels continue to grow towards 20,000 vehicles per day, this vital highways infrastructure project will improve road safety, reduce journey times and congestion on this strategically important North West transport corridor, connecting Belfast and Derry/Londonderry.
This is the way it is now on the A6 – the road that links NorthernIreland’s two main cities, Belfast and Derry – and the way it has been for a long time, ever since works began on a project to ...
However, there is also anger over the delays to the completion of the A6 dual carriageway scheme — one of the largest road projects built in NorthernIreland.Work on the project began in 2018.