Kimmins announces £231,000 road improvement scheme for Newtownbreda Road, Belfast
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £231,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Newtownbreda Road, Belfast commenced on Monday 16 February 2026.
The resurfacing scheme will extend for approximately 0.63 km from the junction of Purdysburn Road to the Tesco Roundabout.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Lisburn and Castlereagh 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 and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.”
To facilitate the scheme, it will be necessary to implement daily road closures on Newtownbreda Road, between Purdysburn Road and the Tesco Roundabout, during the hours of 8 am and 6 pm from Monday 16 February 2026 until mid-March 2026. During this time a diversion will operate vis Purdysburn Road, Hospital Road, Belvoir Road, Newtownbreda 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, 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 6 March 2026, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni.
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