O’Dowd announces £406,000 road improvement scheme for A5 Great Northern Road, Omagh
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Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £406,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A5 Great Northern Road Omagh, will commence on 14 November 2024.
Minister O’Dowd said:
“This substantial investment of £406,000 for the Omagh area will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and 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.”
Night-time working will be in operation to minimise inconvenience to businesses, schools, road users and the general public.
To facilitate safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement full road closures during the works between 8.00 pm and 6.00 am between 14 November 2024 and 29 November 2024.
During these times signed diversionary routes will be in place –
A5 Great Northern Road, B48 Dublin Road, B48 Drumragh Avenue, B48 Sedan Avenue, B48 McConnell Place, B48 Abbey Street, B48 Derry 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 29 November 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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