Minister Kimmins announces £190,000 road improvement scheme for A54 The Diamond & Church Street roundabouts, Kilrea
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that £190,000 roundabouts resurfacing scheme on A54 The Diamond and Church Street roundabouts, Kilrea will commence on Monday 25 August 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will include both The Diamond and Church Street roundabouts.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Kilrea area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. 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 an overnight road closure, which will be operational on week nights only from 8.00 pm to 6.00 am, Monday 25 August 2025 until Sunday 7 September 2025.
During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via:
- Diversion 1: A54 Coleraine Street-A54 Agivey Road-B66 Glenkeen Road-B207 Moneybrannon Road- B66 Ardreagh Road- B66 Greenhill Road- A29Drumcroon Road-A29 Coleraine Road-A29 Main Street-B64 Bridge Street-B64 Edenbane Road-B64 Kilrea Road-B64 Garvagh Road-B64 Maghera Street- and vice versa.
- Diversion 2: A54 Moneygran Road-A54 Kilrea Road-A42 Clady Road-A42 Main Street-B96 Townhill Road-B64 Bann Road-B64 Bridge Street and vice versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, while measures 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 Sunday 7 September 2025, 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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