A carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A26 Moira Road will commence on Monday 8 January 2024.
The resurfacing scheme begins about 100m south of the Gobrana Road junction and extends for approximately 1.6km to 150m north of the Poplar Road junction. The works will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the road.
To facilitate the works, it will be necessary to implement temporary traffic management arrangements. A lane closure will be in place between the hours of 9.30 am and 4.30 pm, from Monday 8 January 2024 until Friday 23 February 2024.
Additionally, a road closure will be required to facilitate the laying of the surface course, between the hours of 5.00 am on Saturday 10 February 2024 and 10 pm on Sunday 11 February 2024. During these times, a signed diversionary route will be in place via:
- B101 Dundrod Road, A501 Sheepwalk Road, A30 Lisburn Road and vice versa.
Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.
The Department has carefully planned these road works and associated traffic management arrangements in order to minimise inconvenience to the public. Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey, to follow the alternative route where necessary and to adhere to the temporary speed restriction when traveling through the site.
Completion of the work by 23 February 2024 is dependent on favourable weather conditions. The Department will keep the public informed of any change. All work will be carried out in line with current public health and health and safety advice, with safe systems of working in place for staff and contractors.
For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit Trafficwatchni
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