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  • A6 temporary road closure to facilitate essential works

    Topics:
    • Major Roads Programme, 
    • Road users

    Date published: 11 July 2017

    Overnight road closures to facilitate essential works between the Castledawson roundabout and the C557 Hillhead Road junction will be in place on Monday 17 and Tuesday 18 July.

    Footway resurfacing image

    The work to facilitate widening of the carriageway on this stretch of the road will result in some disruption to overnight traffic.

    The road closure will commence at 10.00 pm on Monday 17 July 2017 and the road will reopen to traffic on Tuesday 18 July at 6.00 am. The closure will be in place again on Tuesday night from 10.00 pm until 6.00 am on Wednesday 19 July 2017.

    Advanced warning signage for the closure will be provided and diversion routes will be signed as necessary.

    DfI Roads and the A6 contractor has carefully programmed the works operations and traffic management arrangements in order to minimise any inconvenience to the public, however, motorists should be aware that some delays should be expected and that additional time should be allowed when planning any journeys.

    For more information about this and other schemes you can visit www.trafficwatchni.com.

    Notes to editors:

    1. East bound traffic will be diverted via A6 Glenshane Rd, C557 Knockloughrim Road, Knockloughrim, and the C557 Hillhead Road and back onto the A6 Hillhead Road / Castledawson By-Pass at the C557 Hillhead Road junction.
    2. West bound traffic will be diverted off the A6 at Brecart Roundabout, Toome, and via Roguery Road, Creagh Road, Aughrim Road, Magherafelt By-Pass and back out onto the A6 at Castledawson Roundabout.
    3. All media queries should be directed to the Department for Infrastructure Press Office on 028 9054 0007 or e-mail: press.office@infrastructure-ni.gov.uk
    4. Out of hours please contact the duty press officer via pager number 07623 974 383 and your call will be returned.
    5. Follow the Department on Twitter @deptinfra  

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