A £490,000 scheme to resurface and stabilise sections of the A27 Auglish Road between Tandragee and Poyntzpass is due to begin, with weekday closures and diversions planned through to December.
The work will include approximately 500 metres of full width resurfacing in the vicinity of the Monclone Road junction as well as large scale patching, drainage improvements and verge stability works at various locations on the route between Tandragee and Poyntzpass.
Works will be completed by Friday, December 4, 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.”
To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement daytime lane closures under traffic signal control, weekdays, between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November. This will be followed by daytime road closures Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday 16 November to Friday 4 December. Traffic will be diverted via A27 Shepherds Way, A28 Armagh Road, B3 Tandragree Road at Markethill and vice versa.
The Department has programmed these essential works and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience; however, 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.
