Gortin Road Improvement Scheme – Advance works notice
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The Department for Infrastructure has announced that advance works on a road improvement scheme at Gortin Road, Omagh are to commence later this year.
The works are a further part of the Strule Campus development which has already involved the completion of Strathroy Link Road. The advance works to remove a number of trees is due to begin on the Gortin Road on Friday 31 January and continue over the weekend until Sunday 2 February 2025, during which time traffic will be restricted in the area.
Main works on the Gortin Road Improvement Scheme are scheduled to begin mid-2025 and provide an important link to the Campus from the north and west of the town.
The removal of the trees which is being carried out ahead of bird nesting season is required to facilitate the future widening of the road to allow for the provision of a footway and cycleway. The trees that will be removed are going into decline which means they have the potential to create a health and safety risk, particularly during adverse weather.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. However, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access throughout the scheme, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
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