£222k resurfacing scheme to start in Newtownabbey

Motorists are advised that a £222,000 carriageway and pavement resurfacing scheme on Doagh Road, Newtownabbey will commence on Monday, February 15.
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Detailing the scheme, a Department for Infrastructure (DfI) spokesperson said: “The works, which extend for a distance of approximately 0.51 kilometres from Monkstown Avenue to Cherrylands, will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of the road and the upgrading of approximately 1km of existing footway will greatly enhance provision for pedestrians.

“To facilitate the works, it will be necessary to operate lane closures with traffic control in place starting at 7am on February 15 and running daily until 6pm on Friday, April 16.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.”

The Doagh Road scheme will extend from Monkstown Avenue to Cherrylands. Pic by Google.The Doagh Road scheme will extend from Monkstown Avenue to Cherrylands. Pic by Google.
The Doagh Road scheme will extend from Monkstown Avenue to Cherrylands. Pic by Google.

The spokesperson added: “The Department has carefully planned these road works and associated traffic management arrangements in order to minimise inconvenience to the public.

“During the works some delays should be expected. Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to follow the alternative routes which will be clearly signed on the approaches to the closure.

“Completion of the work by April 16 is dependent on favourable weather conditions. The Department will keep the public informed of any change.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

“All work will be carried out in line with current public health and health and safety advice, with safe systems of working in place for staff and contractors.”

For more information about this and other improvement schemes, visit www.TrafficwatchNI.com

Meanwhile, the Newtownabbey Times reported last month that a section of Ballycraigy Road in Newtownabbey is closed for works until February 14.

For more on this scheme, read here

--

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this article. We’re more reliant on your support than ever as the shift in consumer habits brought about by Coronavirus impacts our advertisers. Please consider purchasing a copy of the paper. You can also support trusted, fact-checked journalism by taking out a digital subscription of the News Letter.