O’Dowd announces £375,000 road improvement scheme for Hillsborough Old Road, Lisburn.

Date published: 30 January 2025

The resurfacing scheme will extend from the junction of Ravernet Road to Altona Road.

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said: 

“This is a substantial investment for the Lisburn area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and 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 scheme, it will be necessary to implement a daily road closure ( Monday to Friday ) on the Hillsborough Old Road, between Ravernet Road and Altona Road, during the hours of 9.30 am and 4.30 pm from Monday 27 January 2025 until Friday 16 May 2025. Additionally, to facilitate the provision of a pedestrian walkway a separate lane closure will be operational overnight.

During periods of closure, a diversion will operate via Ravernet Road, Hillsborough Road, Laganbank Road, Queens Road, Sloan Street, Young Street, Hillsborough 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, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works. Road users are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.  

Subject to favourable weather conditions, it is anticipated that the works will be 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.