A new Park and Ride facility will open on Friday in Claudy, one day after the new upgraded A6 between Derry and Dungiven opens to traffic.
The first cars are expected on the new dual carriageway, between Drumahoe on the outskirts of Derry city and continuing on to bypass Dungiven, on Thursday once work to remove traffic cones is completed.
It represents the completion of one of Northern Ireland's longest ever running road projects.
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The new Claudy Park and Ride has room for 64 car parking spaces, allowing commuters to take advantage of the regular 212 Goldliner bus service between Northern Ireland's first and second cities.
A spokesperson for the Department for Infrastructure said: "The regular 212 Goldliner coach service will stop at this site offering commuters an attractive, greener and cleaner option to using a private car for their journey between the North-West and Belfast. This will also help to reduce traffic congestion and drive down emissions."
The spokesperson continued: "The new facility has 64 spaces, including four dedicated disabled spaces. Pedestrian crossing points have been constructed to provide accessible and safe access to the car park for commuters.
"This is the third new park and ride facility delivered on the A6 Derry to Belfast route, with sites already operational at Drumderg (Toome) and Drumahoe."
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