Minister Kimmins announces £420,000 resurfacing scheme for Glenravel Road, Cargan
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that £420,000 carriageway resurfacing works on the A43 Glenravel Road, Cargan will commence on Monday 11 August.
The works will extend from the northern edge of Cargan village, for approximately 1,880 metres to the local council boundary. The scheme will also include road drainage upgrades which are getting underway week commencing 28 July.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Cargan 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 works it will be necessary to implement a full road closure from Monday 11 August to Friday 22 August 2025, during the hours of 8pm until 4am to accommodate the resurfacing works.
During the times of the road closure diversionary routes will be signed as follows:
- Car diversion via Carnlough – A42 Broughshane Road / Raceview Road / Carnlough Road, A2 Bay Road / Harbour Road / Garron Road / Main Street and vice-versa.
- HGV diversion via Ballycastle (due to height restriction in Carnlough) – A42 Broughshane Road, M2 Ballymena By-Pass, A26 Crankill Road / Frosses Road, A44 Drones Road / Hillside Road / Magheramore Road / Moyarget Road / Coleraine Road / Castle Street, A2 Ann Street / Quay Road / Mary Street / Cushendall Road / Loughareema Road / Tromra Road / Chapel Road / Mill Street / Bridge Street / Coast Road and vice-versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. However, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access throughout the scheme, 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 22 August 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For this and details of other schemes please see Trafficwatchni
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