07/05/2014

£330k Resurfacing Scheme Announced For Castlereagh

A £330,000 resurfacing scheme has been announced for the Saintfield Road in Castlereagh.

The work is due to begin on 19 May 2014 between Woodbreda Park and Beechhill Road.

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy said: "This scheme will increase the lifespan of the road, greatly improving the strength and drive quality of the carriageway along this busy commuter route into Belfast."

Works is to commence from approximately 09:30 each morning and continue until 16:00 each evening.

During the surfacing phase of the works, a one-way closure city bound from Beechill Road to Newtownbreda Road will be in place on consecutive Sundays from 06:00 to 18:00.

"Roads Service has carefully programmed the works operations and traffic management arrangements in order to minimise any inconvenience to the public, however motorists should be aware that some delays may be expected and that additional time should be allowed when planning any journeys," a statement said.

The scheme is expected to be complete by 6 July 2014.

(IT/JP)

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