Minister Kimmins announces £225,000 road improvement scheme for Ballaghmore Road, Portballintrae

Date published: 16 April 2025

The resurfacing scheme will extend along the Ballaghmore Road from close to the junction with Bayhead Road towards Ballaghmore Cottages.

Minister Kimmins said: 

“This is a substantial investment for the Portballintrae area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our rural 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 a lane closure from Bayhead Road to Dunluce Road. This will be operational daily from 8am to 6pm from Monday 28 April 2025 until Friday 16 May 2025.  

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 Friday 16 May 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.

For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni