Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a road improvement scheme to install traffic signals at the junction of the Doagh Road and Old Carrick Road in Newtownabbey.

Work will start at the junction of the Doagh Road and Old Carrick Road and extends to the junction with Doagh Road / Carntall Road.

The Minister said: "This work will improve safety for motorists and pedestrians at this busy junction and involves the installation of new traffic signals and controlled pedestrian crossing facilities, along with resurfacing and localised carriageway widening, upgrading the vehicle restraint system and new footway construction."

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Work began on Sunday 6 January and is expected to be completed by 10 March 2013. This planned date is subject to favourable weather conditions and Roads Service will keep the public informed of any change.

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.

The junction of the Doagh Road and the Old Carrick Road will be closed for a period of one week from Sunday 6 January until Sunday 13 January. During this period, the Old Carrick Road will also be closed in one direction, affecting eastbound traffic. Motorists travelling towards Carrickfergus should follow the signed diversion route via Carnmoney Road North, Manse Road, Doagh Road and Monkstown Road.

These roads will reopen from Monday 14 January, however temporary traffic signals will be in operation from 9:30am to 4:30pm daily until 10 March 2013.

(CD/GK)