£290,000 road improvement scheme for Oldpark Road, Belfast

Date published: 19 July 2017

The works to resurface the Oldpark Road from Westland Road to Ballysillan Road are due for completion on Friday 4 August.

To help ensure the safety of road users and contractors the improvements will be carried out under the following road closures:

• Monday 24 July to Saturday 29 July - One–way closure of the country-bound lane from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm daily.
• Sunday 30 July - Full road closure in both directions from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm.
• Monday 31 July to Friday 4 August - One–way closure of the country-bound lane from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm daily.

An additional weekend closure will be required to resurface the Oldpark roundabout. There will be a full closure of the roundabout from 8.00 am on Saturday 19 August to 6.00 pm on Sunday 20 August.

Diversionary routes will be signed and access for residents will be maintained in the area during the duration of the works. Metro 12 A and B bus services will be affected with diversions in place to facilitate the road closures. Passengers using these services should allow some extra time for their journey and are encouraged to check the Translink journey planner journeyplanner.translink.co.uk or follow Translink on Twitter @translinkni for real time updates.

The dates and duration of the road closures will be dependent on the progress of the scheme and on favourable weather conditions.

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 traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit: www.trafficwatchni.com