Road any footway improvement scheme for New Lodge Road, Belfast
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A £446,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on the New Lodge Road, Belfast will commence today , Monday 13 January 2025.
The resurfacing scheme, which extends from the junction of Antrim Road to North Queen Street, will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users.
Infrastructure Minister said:
“This substantial investment of £446,000 for North Belfast will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area and demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network and creating further opportunities for active travel, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.”
To facilitate the scheme, it will be necessary to implement these works in two separate phases.
Phase 1 – Antrim Road to Lepper Street will require weekday road closures for the duration of the works from Monday 13 January 2025 until Friday 14 February 2025, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.
During these times a signed Diversionary route will be in place using the New Lodge Road, North Queen Street, Duncairn Gardens and the Antrim Road.
Phase 2 – Lepper Street to North Queen Street will require weekday road closures for the duration of the works from Monday 17 February 2025 until Friday 16 April 2025, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm.
Diversions details to be confirmed.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 16 April 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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