£130,000 road improvement scheme for Hardford Link, Newtownards

A £130,000 road improvement scheme has commenced on Belfast Road/Hardford link/Church Street/Blair Mayne Road junction in Newtownards.

The scheme involves a full upgrade of the signalised junction including puffin crossings, new paving and dropped kerbs.

For the first phase, it will be necessary to implement a series of lane closures taking place during the day and at night:

• lane closures 9.30 am to 4.30 pm each day will remain in place until 14 November 2020.
• vehicles will be prohibited from turning left from Church Street onto Blair Mayne Road North from Tuesday 22 September 2020 to Friday 2 October 2020, (10 nights) with restrictions taking place overnight each night from 7.00 pm to 6.00 am.

During night works, a signed diversion will be via Hardford Link, William Street, Frederick Street, Circular Road, Nursery Road and Blair Mayne Road North.

For the second phase, it will be necessary to implement a series of road closures at night;

• Blair Maine Road North from U9006 Manse Road junction to C263 Belfast Road junction on Thursday 15 October 2020 overnight from 7.00 pm to 6.00 am.
• For traffic travelling from Kempstones Road roundabout, the diversion route will be Nursery Road, Frederick Street, Church Street.
• For traffic travelling along Church Street, the diversion route will be Church Street, Hardford Link, William Street, Frederick Street.
• Hardford Link from U9008 Glenford Road to C263 Belfast Road on Friday 16 October 2020 overnight from 7.00 pm to 6.00 am.
• For traffic travelling along Church Street, the diversion route will be Blair Mayne Road North, Nursery Road, William Street.
• For traffic travelling from Kempstones Road roundabout, the diversion will be Blair Mayne Road North, Church Street, William Street.
• Resurfacing works will take place from Monday 19 October 2020 to Friday 23 October 2020 overnight each night from 7.00 pm to 6.00 am and this will require the Belfast Road/Hardford link/Church Street/Blair Mayne Road junction to be closed.
• Northbound diversion route - Nursery Road, Frederick Street, William Street.
• Southbound diversion route – William Street, Frederick Street, Nursery Road.
• From Dundonald – Kempestones Road, Nursery Road, Frederick Street.
• From Craigantlet – Holywood Road, Belfast Road, Kempestones Road.
• Westbound diversion route – Bangor Road, West Circular Road, Belfast Road, Whinney Hill, Holywood Road.

From Monday 19 October to Thursday 29 October, there will be lane closures each day from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm to facilitate traffic signal works.

Advanced warning signs for all road closures will be provided and diversion routes will be signed as necessary.

The Department has programmed the work to minimise inconvenience however road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.

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 take extra care when travelling in the vicinity of the works.

Completion of the works by 29 October 2020 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.

All work will be carried out in line with current public health and health and safety advice, with safe systems of working in place for staff and contractors.

For traffic information about further phases of this and other road schemes visit: Trafficwatchni

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