Around 20,000 daily drivers are set to benefit from a new dualling section of the A6 between Randalstown and Toome next week.

The first phase of the A6 Randalstown to Castledawson Dualling Scheme is close to completion, which will see a 7km stretch of the new dual carriageway delivered between Randalstown and Toome.

The Moneynick Road will be closed from 10pm on Friday 02 August until Monday 05 to link the new dual carriageway with the existing road network. Both roads will open to the public on Monday 05 August.

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A joint venture between GRAHAM and Farrans is delivering the major scheme, which will see 14.7 kilometres of the A6 North Western Transport Corridor upgraded between Randalstown and Castledawson. 

The £185 million scheme is set to strengthen the links between Belfast and the North West.

Works will continue at the M22 Junction 3 at Randalstown for a further four weeks. The entire Randalstown to Toome section will be formally opened when these works are complete.  

(CM/JG)