Kimmins announces £ 590,000 road improvement scheme for A29 Armagh Road, Keady
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £590,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A29 Armagh Road Keady will commence on Monday 9 June 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 1550 metres of the A29 Keady Road, in two sections. The first section commences approximately 200 metres south of the Drumconwell Road junction for 1,050 metres to the end of the hard shoulder section of road. The second section will be 250 metres either side of the Ballyards Road junction to take in Paper Mill Bridge and will improve the existing road surface texture, provide enhanced road markings, edge of carriageway studs and warning signing to improve safety.
The Infrastructure Minister said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Keady area which will deliver significant benefits for local businesses, residents and road users . The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those travelling in the Keady area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 4 July 2025. 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 weekday road closure, 09:30 – 16:30, from Monday 9 June until Friday 4 July 2025 – the road will be open evenings and weekends. Diversions will be in place as follows:
Traffic travelling from Armagh towards Keady will be diverted via the A29 Keady Road, B31 Newtownhamilton Road, B3 Tassagh Road and A29 Armagh Road.
Traffic travelling from Keady towards Armagh will be diverted via the A29 Armagh Road, A29 Kinelowen Street, B132 St Patricks Street, B132 Maddan Road, A3 Monaghan Road and A29 Keady Road.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access 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.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 4 July 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni.com
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