A £418,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the A26 Banbridge Road in Lurgan will commence on Tuesday, January 7.
The road will be closed on weekdays for resurfacing, from Fair Winds to 13 Waringstown Road.
The scheme comprises in total, resurfacing of 1.1 kilometres of carriageway.
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd said: “This is a substantial investment for the Lurgan area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users.
“The investment 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.”
To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a weekday road closure operational daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm from Tuesday, January 7 to Friday, January 31.
During these times, a signed diversion will be via the A26 Waringstown Road, A26 Main Street, A26 Banbridge Road, A26 Tullyrain Road, A50 Banbridge Road, A26 Lurgan Road, A52 Banbridge Road, A50 Dunbarton Street, A50 Lurgan Road, B3 Plantation Road, B3 Gilford Road.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. Access will be available to residents and emergency vehicles only. 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 31 January 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni
