A £1.1 million resurfacing scheme is planned for two separate sections of the Moy Road, Armagh.
Having previously been described as “not fit for purpose”, the works – described as “essential” – have now been confirmed by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins.
The resurfacing will include a 900m stretch starting north of Grange Blundell Road junction to south of Kinbawn Road junction, and an 850m stretch starting north of Aghanore Road to south of Drumcairn Road.
The scheme will also incorporate significant carriageway repairs in the vicinity of Cabragh Road.
Investigatory and preparatory works will take place from now until Saturday, April 4, with the main resurfacing works starting on Monday, April 13, subject to favourable weather conditions.
Minister Kimmins said: “This investment in these essential maintenance resurfacing works will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, 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.”
A series of traffic management arrangements will be required to carry out works safely and to the ensure the required quality standards are achieved, including a temporary 40mph speed limit throughout the works. The first phase will see overnight work with road closures from 8pm to 6am from Monday 30 March to Saturday 4 April 2026.
The second phase will see works being carried out under traffic control between 9.30am and 4.30pm each day and overnight road closures between 8pm and 6am from Monday, April 13 to Saturday, May 2.
For the overnight closures traffic will be diverted via: Moy Road, Railway Street, Lonsdale Road, College Hill, Portadown Road, Dobbin Road, Armagh Road. Northway, Brownstown Road, Charles Street, Corcrain Road, Dungannon Road, Moy Road, Ardress Road, Summerisland Road, Collegelands Road, Main Street, Armagh Road.
