Minister Kimmins announces £700,000 road resurfacing works for A2 Coast Road, Ballygally, Larne
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a £700,000 resurfacing scheme along the A2 Coast Road, through Ballygally village. The scheme which will include approximately 2km of carriageway resurfacing, replacing of kerbs and footway is commencing this week.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Ballygally area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road and footway 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 lane closure from Monday 22 September 2025 for approximately 6 weeks to complete the footway works, followed by a full road closure (08:30 to 16:30 Monday to Friday) for approximately 4 weeks to complete carriageway works.
During the times of the road closure diversionary routes will be signed as follows:
- Traffic travelling south towards Larne will be diverted via Drumnagreagh Road, Ballymullock Road, Drumahoe Road and A8 Ballymena Road.
- Traffic travelling north towards Carnlough will be diverted via Branch Road, Old Glenarm Road, Croft Road, Ballymullock Road and Drumnagreagh Road
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 Wednesday 28 November 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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