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Proposals to significantly pedestrianise parts of Belfast city centre have been unveiled

A city centre-wide 20mph (32km/h) speed limit would also be introduced under the proposals.

The details are contained in the draft Eastern Transport Plan 2035, which is now the subject of a 12-week public consultation.

Stormont’s Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said the plans would help deliver a “modern transport system that better serves residents, businesses and visitors alike”.

Under the proposals, the Bridge Street area beside the old Assembly Rooms would be transformed into a new public realm space.

Donegall Square West, which currently serves Metro buses, would be closed to traffic to become another new pedestrianised zone.

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