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24/01/2020

Ballymena Roadworks Announced

Roadworks are set to begin in Ballymena from next week.

The Department for Infrastructure is investing £288,000 to resurface a 2.2km section of Collin Road from Moorfields Road for 2.2km to Carnlea Road North.

Work will commence on Monday 27 January and run until Friday 21 February.

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A full weekday road closure will be in place from 7am to 6pm throughout. During this time a diversion will be in operation via A36 Moorfields Road, B59 (Tully Road, Doagh Road, Ballymena Road), Main Street Doagh, B95 (Ballyclare Road, Doagh Road) (and vice-versa).

Members of the public have been urged to comply with traffic restrictions and advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.

(CM/JG)

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