Kimmins announces £663k resurfacing scheme for Short Strand, Belfast
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Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins, has announced that a £663k resurfacing scheme on Short Strand, Belfast will commence on Friday 22 August 2025.
The scheme will involve carriageway resurfacing between Albertbridge Road and Bridge End and a section of the A23 Mountpottinger Road past the Translink Bus Station.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a significant investment for the Short Strand area and forms part of my ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving our road network. Once completed, the resurfacing will improve the structural condition of the road and enhance safety for all who travel through this busy area of East Belfast. I would like to thank road users and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.”
To facilitate the works safely and complete the scheme as quickly as possible three full weekend road closures will be required on the following dates.
Short Strand will be fully closed:
- From 8.00 pm on Friday 22 August until 6.00 am on Monday 25 August
- From 8.00 pm on Friday 29 August until 6.00 am on Monday 1 September
- From 8.00 pm on Friday 12 September until 6.00 am on Monday 15 September.
During these closures, signed diversion routes will be in operation as follows:
- For traffic travelling from Albertbridge Road to Bridge End: via Albertbridge Road – Newtownards Road – Bridge End.
- For traffic travelling from Bridge End to Albertbridge Road: via Bridge End – Oxford Street – East Bridge Street – Albertbridge Road.
The Department for Infrastructure has programmed the works and associated traffic management to minimise disruption as much as possible. Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys during these periods. Local access will be maintained via the diversion.
The resurfacing programme is expected to be completed by mid-September 2025. All work is subject to favourable weather conditions, and any changes to the schedule will be published in advance on the TrafficWatchNI website.
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