Minister Kimmins announces £280,000 road improvement scheme for M2 Ballymena Bypass Slip Roads, Ballymena
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £280,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the M2 Ballymena Bypass Off Slip and On Slip to and from the Larne Road Roundabout, Ballymena will commence on Tuesday 18 March 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will extend from the M2 to Larne Road Roundabout and from the Larne Road Roundabout to the M2 - approximately 600m in length.
Minister Kimmins:
“This substantial investment for an important part of the strategic road network 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 continuous road closures from Tuesday 18 March 2025 until Friday 4 April 2025 to facilitate the resurfacing works. During the times of the road closures diversionary routes will be signed as follows:
- M2 Slips closure Diversions via: A26 Ballee Road East and A26 Ballee Roundabout
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. 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 4 April 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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