Kimmins announces £255,000 road and footway improvement scheme for Priestland Road, Bushmills
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £255,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on Priestland Road, Bushmills will commence on Monday 11 August 2025.
The resurfacing scheme extends approx.608m from the junction of Dunluce Road towards the junction of Craigaboney Road.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Bushmills 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 8.00 am to 6.00 pm from Monday 11 August 2025 until Saturday 23 August 2025.
During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via A5 Dunluce Road-B66 Main Street-B66 Castlecatt Road-B67 Benvardin Road-B62 Ballybogy Road-B17 Priestland Road and vice versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, while measures 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 Saturday 23 August 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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