Stormont Ministers are expected to approve the long awaited A5 road project later today, the BBC has learnt.

An official announcement from the Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd is expected after an executive meeting this afternoon.

It is understood he will confirm that work on the project will start and will be completed on a phased basis.

But it is not clear if the plan will include a full dual carriageway from Londonderry to the border at Aughnacloy.

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