£115,000 resurfacing work on A50 Gilford Road, Portadown

A £115,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the A50 Gilford Road, Portadown is due to commence on Monday 31 July 2017.

Work on the 600 metre scheme, extending from Princess Way to the national speed limit signs past the Breagh Road, will deliver significant improvements to the structural integrity and the road surface quality of the Gilford Road. Work is expected to be complete by 18 August 2017.

Local access will be maintained throughout the duration of the works. Banbridge bound traffic will be diverted via Gilford Road, Killicomaine Road, Old Lurgan Road and Drumnacanvey Road. Portadown bound traffic will be diverted via Mullahead Road, Brackagh Road, Tandragee Road, Mahon Road, Armagh Road, Church Street, Market Street, High Street, Castle Street, Bridge Street and Carrickblacker Road.

The dates and duration of the works will be dependent on the progress of the scheme and on favourable weather conditions. In order to help ensure the safety of road users and road workers the public is asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions and to drive with care when travelling through, or in the vicinity of the works.

Whilst the Department has carefully planned these road works and associated traffic management arrangements in order to minimise any inconvenience to the public, motorists should expect delays and allow additional time when planning any journey.

For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni.

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