Kimmins announces £280,000 road improvement scheme for Straid Road and New Road, Ahoghill
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Straid Road and New Road, Ahoghill will commence on Tuesday 6 May 2025.
The scheme will include resurfacing Straid Road from its junction with Main Street for 450m to just beyond the extents of the 30-MPH speed limit and New Road from its junction with Straid Road for 300m to the extents of the 30-MPH speed limit. The works will include upgrade to the existing footways.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Ahoghill area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our rural road and footway 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 lane closures during the hours of 8am to 6pm from Tuesday 6 May 2025 until Friday 16 May 2025. A continuous road closure will then be in place from Monday 19 May 2025 until Friday 6 June 2025 to accommodate the resurfacing works.
During the times of the road closure a diversionary route will be signed as follows:
Diversion via: C53 Ballymontenagh Road / C50 Nursery Road / U2072 Ballykennedy Road / A42 Galgorm 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 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 6 June 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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