£240,000 road improvement scheme for Strand Road, Londonderry
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A £240,000 resurfacing and reconstruction scheme on the A1002 Strand Road, Londonderry between the Pennyburn Roundabout and Meadowbank Avenue commenced on Monday 30 April.
To facilitate the resurfacing it will be necessary to implement a full road closure from Sunday 27 May to Friday 1 June between 7.00 pm and 7.00 am. A continuous closure will also be in operation from 7.00 pm on Sunday 3 June to 7.00 am on Tuesday 5 June. Lane closures may be necessary at other times however access for local residents and businesses shall be accommodated.
During closure periods a diversion will be clearly signposted via U1512 Rock Road, B507 NorthlandRoad, C574 Springtown Road and A1002 Buncrana Road and vice versa.
Road users may experience some delays and additional time should be allowed when planning any journeys.
Subject to favourable weather conditions the work is expected to be completed by 9 June however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: http://www.trafficwatchni.com.
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