Kimmins announces £550,000 road improvement scheme for Ballyrickard Road, Larne
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B100 Ballyrickard Road, Larne will commence on Monday 17 February 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will extend from Raloo Road for approximately 2.1 km.
Minister Kimmins said:
“I am committed to building on the progress made by Minister O’Dowd to improve our rural road network which is vital for connecting businesses and communities across the north. This substantial investment for the Larne area will improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network and deliver significant benefits for local residents and all road users travelling through the area. 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 continuous road closure from Monday 17 February 2025 until Friday 21 March 2025 to accommodate the resurfacing works.
During the times of the road closure a diversionary route will be signed as follows:
Ballyrickard Road closure Diversion via: A8 Belfast Road, U4047 Browndod Road, C73 Browndod Road, U4046 Raloo Road, C73 Mounthill 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 21 March 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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