Work is to start on a £200,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme in Newry.

The work on the Old Warrenpoint Road will begin on Monday, 16 November, and is expected to be completed by Sunday, 17 January next year.

The improvement work will extend a distance of approximately 550 metres from the junction with Greenbank Roundabout to a point 40 metres south of Flagstaff Court. The scheme includes resurfacing of the carriageway and upgrading of road drainage.

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Temporary traffic management arrangements will be put in place which will include the use of temporary traffic signals.

The road will be fully open to traffic in the evenings during the week and all day Saturday and Sunday. Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.