Resurfacing scheme set for Lisburn Street in Ballynahinch.
Lisburn Street in Ballynahinch will benefit from a £285,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme which is due to commence on Monday 27 July 2020.
The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 720m from its junction with Main Street to its junction with Magheraknock Road. The scheme includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage.
An existing footway will be widened by approximately 0.5m for 55m between Main Street and the Hamilton Fold. This will help with social distancing and deliver benefits for pedestrians.
Lane closures will be in place
Due to the nature of the scheme it will be necessary to operate a daily weekday lane closure (Monday – Friday) between the hours of 9.00am and 4.30pm from Monday 27 July to Friday 18 Sept 2020.
It will also require a full road closure at nights (Monday – Thursday) between the hours of 7.00pm to 6.00am from Monday 31 August to Thursday 17 September. During these times a diversion will be in place with traffic being diverted via Lisburn Road, Riverside Road, Dromore Road and High Street.
Apart from the two week period of night closures the road will be open to traffic in the evenings during the week and all day Saturday and Sunday. Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times during the works.
The Department has carefully planned these road works and associated traffic management arrangements in order to minimise inconvenience to the public. 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 18 September 2020 is dependent on favourable weather conditions. The Department will keep the public informed of any change. 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.
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