Kimmins announces £220,000 resurfacing scheme for Rock Road, Derry
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £220,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the U1512 Rock Road, Derry will commence on Monday 25 August 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will extend along the entire length of Rock Road from its junction with the A2 Strand Road to its junction with the B507 Northland Road.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Derry City area which 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, Magee College 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 a road closure from Monday 25 August 2025 until Friday 29 August 2025 between the hours of 8.00 am and 6.00 pm.
During the times of the road closure diversionary routes will be signed as follows:
- A2 Strand Road, U1512 Lawrence Hill, B507 Northland Road and vice-versa.
- A2 Strand Road, B525 Duncreggan Road, B507 Northland Road and vice-versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access and Translink bus and school services 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.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 29 August 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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