Kimmins announces £290,000 road improvement scheme for A5 Curr Road, Omagh at Moylagh Road junction
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £290,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A5 Curr Road Omagh, between U1311 Meenmore Road and C630 Killadroy Road, will commence on Monday 6 October 2025.
The proposed scheme will include 810 metres of full width resurfacing of A5 Curr Road plus additional patching to strengthen the carriageway at various locations.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said:
“This substantial investment of £290,000 for the A5 Curr Road, Omagh 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 safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a lane closure on A5 Curr Road close to Moylagh Road Junction, between 09.30 and 16.30 daily, for a three-week period commencing on Monday 6 October 2025.
During this time there will be temporary speed limits in place on the Curr Road between its junction with Meenmore Road and Killadroy Road. Traffic will be restricted to 40mph with prohibition of overtaking and a 10mph speed limits at other times, to facilitate convoy working and the use of convoy escort vehicles.
Traffic signs warning that the use of the road is subject to the above speed limit restrictions and to indicate the nature and extent of the restriction will be erected at the roadworks on Curr Road.
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 24 October 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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