Kimmins announces a £406,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for Lagmore Avenue, Belfast
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £406,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Lagmore Avenue, Belfast will commence on Wednesday 18 March 2026.
The scheme extends for a distance of 1.25km from the Stewartstown Road to the roundabout at Mount Eagles Road and will complement the ongoing Active Travel Scheme in the area.
The Infrastructure Minister said:
"This further substantial investment of £406,000 for West Belfast, coupled with improved cycling infrastructure in the area, will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area. These schemes demonstrate my commitment to improving our road and active travel networks which are vital for connecting our businesses and communities. I would like to thank residents and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."
To facilitate the resurfacing scheme, it will be necessary to implement full daily road closures on Lagmore Avenue, between the hours of 9am and 5pm, from 18 March until 22 March and from 30 March until 3 April 2026. In addition, daily lane closures will be in operation along Lagmore Avenue between 9.30am and 4.30pm (Mon- Fri) from 23 March until 27 March 2026.
During periods of closure a diversion will be in place via Stewartstown Road Lagmore Dale, Lagmore Glen, Lagmore View Road, Mount Eagles Mews, Mount Eagles Road.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience to road users. However, whilst steps 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. Road users are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the carriageway resurfacing works are anticipated to be completed by 3 April 2026 with the ongoing Active Travel Scheme is anticipated to be completed by 18 May 2026.The Department will however keep the public informed of any change.
For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: http://www.TrafficwatchNI.com
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