O’Dowd announces £550,000 road improvement scheme for A2 Newcastle Street/Newcastle Road, Kilkeel
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a £550,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on A2 Newcastle Street/Newcastle Road, Kilkeel will commence on Monday 16 September 2024.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 1.4 kilometre stretch of the Newcastle Street Road from a point 120 metres south of Mill Road junction to approximately 50 metres north of Mourneview Park.
The Infrastructure Minister said: “This is a substantial investment for the Kilkeel area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users.
“The investment demonstrates my commitment to 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 local residents, businesses and those travelling in the Kilkeel area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Sunday 17 November 2024.
“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 daily lane closures from 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, from Monday 16 September to Friday 1 November 2024.
Over-night and Sunday road closures will be required to facilitate the final resurfacing works, the dates for which will be confirmed later.
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 Sunday 17 November 2024, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
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