Kimmins announces £662,000 resurfacing scheme on the A512 Creighton Road, Belfast
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £662,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A512 Creighton Road, Belfast commenced on Thursday 29 January 2026.
The resurfacing scheme will extend for a distance of 1.1km from the Old Golf Course roundabout beyond the existing signalised pedestrian crossing on Creighton Road.
Infrastructure Minister Kimmins said:
“This substantial investment of £662,000 for West Belfast will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area and demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is 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 scheme, it will be necessary to implement full road closures over four weekends.
The first weekend closure will commence at 7.00 pm on Friday 30 January and finish at 6.00 pm on Sunday 1 February 2026. Three further weekend closures will also be required from 6 to 8 February; 27 February to 1 March 2026 and 6 to 8 March. During each of these weekends the road will also be closed from 7.00 pm on Friday until 6.00 pm on Sunday.
In addition to these weekend closures, lane closures will be in place on Creighton Road throughout the duration of the works, commencing on Thursday 29 January 2026.
During periods of closure a diversion route will operate via Stewartstown Road, Upper Dunmurry Lane and Old Golf Course Road. Road users are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions and to drive with care when travelling in the vicinity of the road works.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience 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 works are anticipated to be completed by Friday 13 March 2026. The Department will however keep the public informed of any change.
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