Kimmins announces £390,000 road scheme for A44 Drones Road, Armoy
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £390,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A44 Drones Road, Armoy will commence on Monday 16 February 2026.
The resurfacing scheme extends for 1.2km, from approximately 1km north of the Moyaver Road junction towards Armoy village.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Armoy 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, and minimise traffic disruption, the scheme will be delivered in two phases with two separate road closures:
- Phase 1 – Monday 16 February until Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Road Closure from Main Street, Armoy to Church Road, Armoy, operational daily from 09:30 to 16:30.
During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via U5526 Main Street - B147 Carrowreagh Road - B147 Ballinlea Road - B67 Moyarget Road - B67 Main Street - B86 Toberdoney Road - B66 Castlecatt Road - B66 Knock Road - A26 Frosses Road and vice versa.
- Phase 2 – Thursday 19 February until Saturday 28 February 2026.
Road Closure from Gracehill Road to Carrowcrin Road, operational daily from 09:30 to 16:30.
During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via B15 Gracehill Road - B16 Kilraughts Road - A44 Drones 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 28 February 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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