The next phase of the Belfast on the Move works will begin on Monday, 28 January.

Belfast on the Move aims to make the city centre more accessible to everyone by improving access to transportation for everyone in the city.

Initial works will start on the following locations:

•Great Victoria Street (Hope Street to Grosvenor Road) and Fisherwick Place

•Grosvenor Road (Durham Street to Great Victoria Street)

•College Avenue and College Square East

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All of the works are due to be completed by the summer and are scheduled to be carried out at off peak times to avoid undue delay to commuter traffic. Resurfacing will be carried out at weekends and overnight, where possible.

A spokesperson for DRD said: "Motorists in the city centre should allow extra time for their journey and take care where lane restrictions are in place. Those who normally travel along Great Victoria Street and Fisherwick Place should consider using alternative routes via Hope Street, Sandy Row, Durham Street and College Square North, if appropriate to do so."

Following the completion of the first phase of the works towards the end of last year, daily traffic flows in the city centre have reduced. Compared to October and November 2011 Metro services have increased by around 1500 passengers per day and use of Belfast’s bus based Park and Ride services has risen by 15%.

(CD/GK)