O’Dowd announces £340,000 road improvement scheme for Waterfall Road, Larne

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £340,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Waterfall Road, Larne will commence on Tuesday 10 September 2024.

The resurfacing scheme will extend from Tureagh Road to Ballyrickard Road.

Minister O’Dowd said: 

“This is a substantial investment for the Larne 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 continuous road closures from Tuesday 10 September 2024 until Friday 11 October 2024. 

During the times of the road closures diversionary routes will be signed as follows:

Ballyrickard Road closure (Tuesday 10 September until Sunday 15 September) - Diversions via: (1) Waterfall Road, Ballyvallagh Road, Castle Road, Castletown Road and Ballyrickard Road. (2) Crosshill Road, Carneal Road and Ballyvallagh Road.

Waterfall Road Closure (Tuesday 10 September until Friday 11 October) - Diversions via: (1) Ballyrickard Road, Crosshill Road and Waterfall Road. (2) Carneal Road, Ballyvallagh Road and Waterfall 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 Friday 11 October 2024, 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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