Resurfacing works planned for Newcastle Road, Castlewellan
Contractor BSG is due to commence resurfacing works on Newcastle Road, Castlewellan in early February following an extensive programme of sewer upgrades in the area.
A spokesperson for NI Water said: “The essential resurfacing, which is planned to get underway on Monday 2nd February, will be carried out under a lane closure, with work starting adjacent to Church Field Heights and progressing towards Newcastle Road roundabout.
“Traffic lights will be in place on Newcastle Road around the working area and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journeys while the resurfacing work is ongoing.
“Access for residents and businesses within each working area will be maintained.
“The section at the roundabout will be undertaken at night to help minimise disruption within the town centre.
“The resurfacing works are expected to be completed within two weeks.
“Meanwhile, works to improve the sewerage network in the Mill Hill area are progressing well. Works are expected to move to Clarmont Avenue around the end of January at which time Clarmont Avenue will be closed at its junction with Main Street/Clarmont Place.:
A letter drop has also been carried out and BSG will liaise with residents and businesses with regards to access while upgrades are being undertaken in this part of the town.
“NI Water and our project team from BSG and McAdam take this opportunity to thank the public for their ongoing patience and cooperation as we strive to improve the wastewater network serving Annsborough and Castlewellan, the spokesperson said, adding: “Every effort is being made to keep disruption to a minimum and complete each section of works in the shortest possible timeframe.
“This major sewer network upgrade, which is now around 70% complete, involves the installation of new dedicated stormwater pipelines to remove rainwater from parts of the combined system.
“This will reduce the pressure on the existing network and help reduce the risk of out-of-sewer flooding.
“A series of localised sewer repairs, also included in the scheme, will help address leakage and help protect against blockages.”
