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30/01/2020

Details Unveiled On Upcoming Keady Roadworks

Approximately £340,000 is set to be invested in a programme of roadworks in Keady, Co Armagh.

Work will take place on two sections of the Madden Road for 1.9 kilometres. The first is from The Madden Road junction with Madden Row to the Crosskeys Road junction and the second section is 400m either side of the Derryhennet Road junction.

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Preliminary drainage work will begin tomorrow, Friday 31 January 2020 under temporary traffic management ahead of the resurfacing work which commences on Monday 10 February.

The Department for Infrastructure will implement temporary traffic management from tomorrow until Friday 07 February, followed by a weekday road closure between 8am and 6pm from Monday 10 February until Friday 27 March.

Drivers should expect some delays and are advised to leave additional time when planning any journeys.

(CM/JG)

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