Kimmins announces £250,000 road improvement scheme for Portrush Road / Coleraine Road / Charles Street, Ballymoney
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Portrush Road / Coleraine Road / Charles Street, Ballymoney will commence on Monday 4 August 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will extend for 505m from near the junction with Queens Avenue, Ballymoney to tie in with the recently completed Phase 1 of the scheme. It will also include the roundabout at the Northern Regional College and a portion of Charles Street to link into the recently resurfaced Cameron Place junction.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Ballymoney area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment 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 a road closure, which will be operational weekdays only from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm from Monday 4 August 2025 until Friday 15 August 2025.
During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via B66 Market Street – B66 Knock Road – A26 Frosses Road – B62 Ballybogy Road – B62 Portrush Road and vice versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. Access will be available to residents and emergency vehicles only. 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 15 August 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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