Kimmins announces £695,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on B133 Maytown Road, Bessbrook
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £695,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the B133 Maytown Road, Bessbrook, commencing on Monday 1 June 2026.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing for 2.2 kilometres of the B133 Maytown Road between McShane’s Road through to the junction of C214 Kingsmill Road and will be carried out over two phases with phase one involving preparatory works such as drainage repairs and improvements.
The Minister said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Bessbrook 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 Bessbrook area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 31 July 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 phase one it will be necessary to implement a daily weekday road closure from Monday 1 June to Friday 31 July 2026 (Monday - Friday 08:00 – 18:00) with the road open evenings and weekends.
An alternative route will be signed with traffic diverted via C214 Kingsmill Road, u5104 Tullywinney Road, B134 Tullyah Road, A25 Newry Road, A25 Newtown Road, A25 Old Road, A25 Main St. A25 Camlough Road, B133 Millvale Road, B133 Maytown Road and vice versa.
Resurfacing Works will be carried out as part of phase 2 later in the year with dates and traffic management arrangements being confirmed nearer the time.
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, phase 1 will be substantially complete by Friday 31 July 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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