A £500,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ballyrobert Road, Ballyclare got underway today, Monday 13 January 2025.
The resurfacing scheme will extend 1.8 kilometres along the Ballyrobert Road from its junction with Templepatrick Road to No. 148 Ballyrobert Road.
Minister O’Dowd said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Newtownabbey area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to investing in and improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities.
“This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of residents, businesses and those travelling in the Newtownabbey area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Tuesday 18 February 2025.
“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 weekday lane closures from Monday 13 January to Friday 24 January, 9.30am to 4:30pm with traffic lights in operation.
From Monday 27 January to Tuesday 25 February, it will be necessary to implement a road closure to facilitate the resurfacing works. The road will be closed to traffic from 9:30am to 4:30pm on weekdays only.
During the times of the road closures diversionary routes will be signed as follows: B59 The Longshot and A57 Templepatrick Road and vice versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access and Translink bus and school services throughout the scheme, 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 Tuesday 25 February 2025, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.