Update from the Department for Infrastructure About the Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Project

The Department for Infrastructure Has Today Provided an Update in Relation to the Belfast Rapid Transport 2 Project.

A Spokesperson for the Department Said:  There Has Been No Delay to The belfast Rapid Transport 2 Brt2) Project. . The Outline Business Case for the Project Was Approved in December 2025 and Officials Are Now in the Process of Appointing Engineering Consultants to Deliver the Detailed Design Phase and Associated Delivery Program, This Will Complete the Initial Phase of Delivery.

We Are on Course to Be on the Ground Later This Year, with the Intention for Full Construction Starting 2027. This Is in Line with the Timeline Set out by the Minister in February 2025.

It Has Always Been Anticipated That the Brt2 Route Would Take 6 Years to Become Fully Operational from the Start of Construction.

Since Her Announcement in February 2025 Regarding the Next Steps for Brt2, the Minister Has Always Been Clear That Delivery of the Project in Full Would Be Subject to the Availability of Additional Funding. There Is Currently a Million Shortfall and the Minister Will Consider This in the Multi-year Budget.”