The Downpatrick Road in Ballynahinch will soon be upgraded, with a £127,000 resurfacing scheme set to begin next week.

Getting underway on Wednesday 13 March, the project will see a stretch of 0.7km resurfaced, from the Downpatrick Road's junction with the Cumber Road to the Mossvale Road junction.

Both the structural integrity of the road and the surface & drainage will be improved.

A weekday closure will be enforced between the hours of 9am and 4.30pm until the completion date of Friday 12 April. Clearly signposted diversions will be in place via the Crossgar Road in Ballynahinch and the Ballynahinch Road in Crossgar.

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Local access for residents will be maintained at all times, and the route will be open on evenings and weekends.

The public are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions and to drive with care in vicinity of the works.

The Department has carefully programmed the work and traffic management arrangements to minimise any inconvenience, however, drivers should expect some delays and are advised to leave additional time when planning any journeys.

Completion of the work by 12 April 2019 is dependent on favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.

(JG/MH)