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18 Jan 2026

Derry's Foyle Street to close from today to allow essential water works

Foyle Street reopened to traffic during the festive period

Foyle Street (Credit: Northern Ireland Water - Facebook)

Foyle Street (Credit: Northern Ireland Water - Facebook)

Derry's Foyle Street is to close to traffic once again as sewerage upgrade works recommence.
NI Water confirmed that its contractor BSG will recommence the installation of water and wastewater infrastructure from today (January 6).
Foyle Street reopened to traffic during the festive period.
“Foyle Street – which was temporarily reopened for around four weeks over the festive period – will be closed to through traffic between Water Street and Shipquay Place. Pedestrian access and taxi services will be available while work is ongoing,” NI Water said.
“We will continue to make every effort to complete the next phases of work in the shortest possible timeframe and will keep key stakeholders updated as work progresses,” a spokesperson added.

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