Kimmins announces £600,000 road improvement scheme for A25 Downpatrick Road/Castleward Road, Strangford Village
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £600,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A25 Downpatrick Road out of Strangford Village will commence on Monday 19 January 2026.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 1,150 metres of the Downpatrick Road / Castleward Road in Strangford.
The Infrastructure Minister said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Strangford area which will deliver significant benefits for local businesses, residents and road users . The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those travelling in the Strangford area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 27 March 2026. 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 road closure from Monday 19 January to Friday 27 March 2026. The road will be closed daily between 09:30 am and 16:30 pm Monday to Friday. The road will be open on evenings and at weekends.
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via Churchtown Road, Crew Road, Lismore Road, A2 Ardglass Road, A2 Shore Road, A25 Downpatrick Road, A25 Castleward Road and vice versa.
Please note - anyone travelling to take the Strangford/Portaferry ferry crossing are advised to allow additional time due to these works and use the signed diversion route.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while 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 and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 27 March 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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