Further Update: New traffic signals scheme on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road

Date published: 11 March 2020

The £200,000 scheme underway to install traffic signals on the A2 Belfast to Bangor Road at Ballymoney Road, Bangor, has entered its final phase.

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The new traffic signals being provided on the junction with Ballymoney Road, will aid road safety and traffic progression on this busy commuter route.

The majority of work has been carried out at night over the past seven weeks, to minimise inconvenience to road users. Traffic continues to be reduced to one lane in each direction between the junctions of Carney Hill and Coyles Lane from 7.30 pm to 6.00 am on weekdays.  A temporary 30mph speed limit and a No Overtaking Order remains in place during these hours.

Due to unfavourable overnight weather in recent weeks, it is necessary to extend the works on the A2 affecting the Craigdarragh Road, to 13 March 2020.  Work will continue to be carried out overnight on weekdays from 7.30 pm to 6.00 am to facilitate the ongoing work on the A2.

During these times a diversion will be in place as detailed below:

A2 Belfast Road, Ballyrobert Road, Bridge Road South, Bridge Road and Craigdarragh Road.

Drivers of high sided vehicles should be aware of a low bridge on Bridge Road South with clearance for vehicles at 13’0’’ / 3.9 metres.

From 16 March to the 3 April, traffic control will again be in place on the Ballymoney Road side, overnight on weekdays from 7.30 pm to 6.00 am, to finalise the work on the junction with the A2.

During these times a diversion will be in place as detailed below:

  • Eastbound: A2 Belfast Road, Rathgael Road, Newtownards Road, Bangor Road, North Road, Talbot Street, Hardford Link, Belfast Road, Holywood Road and Whinney Hill.
  • Westbound: A2 Bangor Road and Whinney Hill.
  • Dundonald traffic: Whinney Hill and A2 Bangor Road.

In order to help ensure the safety of road users and road workers the public is asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions and to drive with care when travelling in the vicinity of the works.

While the majority of the work has been programmed to be carried out overnight, drivers should expect some delays and are advised to leave additional time when planning any journeys in the area.

The completion of work on this busy road remains dependent on favourable weather conditions.

For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni.

 

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