Kimmins announces commencement of £290,000 resurfacing works for Markethill Road, Aghorey
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that essential road resurfacing works on approximately 1km of the B78 Markethill Road, Aghorey have commenced.
Works will be completed by Friday 21 August 2026, subject to favourable weather conditions.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This investment in these essential maintenance resurfacing works will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.”
To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement daytime road closures, weekdays, between 8.00 am and 6.00 pm. Traffic will be diverted via A51 Marlacoo Road and B131 Aghorey Road and vice versa.
The Department has programmed these essential works and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience; however, 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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