Major resurfacing scheme on M1 Motorway, Craigavon to commence
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A £3million major resurfacing scheme on the M1 Motorway, Craigavon, will commence on Friday 25 July 2025.
The improvement works along the eastbound carriageway, between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan) is scheduled to be completed between 25 July and 8 August 2025.
To ensure the safety of road users and our road workers while the work take place it will be necessary to implement a series of lane closures and road closures as follows:
- M1 Junction 11 (Ballynacor) eastbound on-slip road (Belfast bound) will be closed for the duration of the works with diversionary route signed via the M1 westbound carriageway and M1 Junction 12 (Birches) interchange to access the M1 eastbound carriageway.
- M1 Motorway eastbound between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan) will be reduced to a single lane each day from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm (Monday to Friday); from 7.00 am to 8.00 pm (Saturday); and from 12.00 noon to 8.00 pm (Sunday).
- M1 Motorway eastbound between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan) will be closed each night from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am (Sunday to Thursday); from 8.00 pm (Friday) to 7.00 am (Saturday); and from 8.00 pm (Saturday) to 12.00 noon (Sunday) with a diversionary route signed via A3 Kernan Loop - A3 Northway - A3 Central Way - A3 Lake Road - U1125 Eastway - B2 Silverwood Road - C706 Kiln Road - A76 Lough Road.
A temporary speed limit of 50 mph speed limit will also be imposed along the stretch and overtaking will be prohibited.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a very significant investment in our motorway network which demonstrates my commitment to improving our road infrastructure and will bring significant benefits for road users. I would like to thank the travelling public in advance for their cooperation while these much-needed works are complete and appeal for everyone to please slow down, be patient and abide by all temporary traffic management arrangements.”
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however some delays can be expected and road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to follow the alternative routes which will be clearly signed on the approaches to the closure.
Completion of the work by 8 August 2025 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni
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