£265,000 road improvement scheme on B1 Ardglass Road, Downpatrick
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A £265,000 road improvement scheme on the Ardglass Road, Downpatrick starts on Monday 23 July 2018.
The scheme, which will involve drainage works and the resurfacing of a 1.75 kilometre stretch of the B1 Ardglass Road from its junction with Ballyclander Road to Tobermoney, will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface quality of the road. The work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 24 August 2018.
To facilitate the work the Ardglass Road will be closed from its junction with Ballyclander Road to its junction with Struell Wells Road between 08:00hrs and 17:00hrs daily from Monday 23 July to Friday 24 August 2018. The road will remain open evenings and weekends.
A diversion route will be signed with traffic being diverted via Ardglass Road / Downpatrick Road, Quay Street / Bath Street / Kildare Street / High Street / Killough Road / Station Road, Downpatrick Road / Killough Road, Flying Horse Road and Ardglass Road.
The Department has programmed the works operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise any inconvenience to the public, however, drivers should expect some delays and are advised to leave additional time when travelling in the area.
The dates and duration of the works will be dependent on the progress of the scheme and on favourable weather conditions.
For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit: www.trafficwatchni.com
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