27/09/2013

Resurfacing Schemes For Antrim & Randalstown

Roads Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of two resurfacing schemes in Randalstown and Antrim.

The projects are worth £230,000.

In Randalstown, work will begin on Tuesday 1 October and continue until Tuesday 15 October between Church Road and Clonkeen Road.

Ballydunmaul Road will be closed to daytime through traffic from Wednesday 9 October 2013 to Friday 11 October 2013 to facilitate the works. A diversion route will be signposted via Clonkeen Road and Church Road.

A second scheme in Antrim will also begin on Tuesday 1 October and continue until Friday 11 October between Nutts Corner Roundabout and Boltnaconnell Road.

Long Rig Road will be closed to daytime through traffic from Wednesday 2 October 2013 to Friday 4 October 2013 and Monday 7 October 2013 to facilitate the works. A diversion route will be signposted via Seven Mile Straight and Belfast Road.

Minister Kennedy said: "These improvements will result in the overall strengthening of the roads and people will quickly realise the benefits of the new carriageway surface."

(JP/CD)

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