Update on Glenshesk Road embankment reconstruction works

Date published: 8 August 2025

The road has been closed between the junctions of Glenbank Road and Greenan Road since 27 March 2024, due to a partial road collapse resulting from a landslide. Due to the severity of the damage and the topography of the area this has been a complex issue that required a significant engineering consideration to allow a safe and feasible solution to be developed.

The repairs commenced on 18 March 2025, and it had been hoped that with favourable weather conditions they would be completed by the end of the summer.  Regrettably, due to difficult ground conditions and the quantum of illegal waste that must be removed from the site, progress on the scheme has been delayed. Therefore, the road will now remain closed at this location with traffic management plans and diversions in place until November 2025.  

The Department apologises for the inconvenience; however the safety of the travelling public is our key priority, and we will open the road as soon as the works have been completed and it is safe to do so.

We are mindful of the impact this road closure is having, and would like to thank residents, local businesses, and commuters for their continued patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.   

We have plans in place to ensure that extra signage will be provided for those attending The Auld Lammas Fair between 23 and 26 of August.    

As is the case with works of this nature, programme dates are indicative. The Department will keep the public informed of changes and expected road opening dates whilst works progress.

For more information about this scheme visit: www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/articles/b15-glenshesk-road-ballycastle-overview