evidence: Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd has revealed that the A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe Scheme has delivered environmental and economical benefits as well as reducing journey times. [...] In the first year, approximately 5.3 million journeys were completed on the A6 Dungiven to Drumahoe scheme. When combined with the Randalstown to Castledawson scheme there is an overall saving of over 20 minutes along the A6. By transferring the traffic from Dungiven centre to the new bypass, the air quality for those living and working in the area has improved. [...] Standards call for average annual Nitrogen Dioxide readings to be under 40 microgrammes per cubic metre and Dungiven had breached this average several times in the past. Last year, since the Bypass of Dungiven was opened, the lowest average Nitrogen Dioxide readings were recorded of 22 microgrammes per cubic metre, with the local community benefiting from this improved air quality and reduced congestion within the village."