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15/04/2021

Work To Commence On £500,000 Resurfacing Scheme In Larne

Work is to commence on a £500,000 road resurfacing scheme in Larne.

The work will take place on the A35 Shaneshill Road and is scheduled to begin on Monday 9 April.

The scheme extends from 500m west of Killylane Reservoir for 3.7km towards Upper Ballyboley Rd Larne. Work is expected to be completed by 21 May 2021.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "This significant investment will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network for the benefit of all who use it. I would like to thank the travelling public and local residents in advance for their cooperation while these much needed works are completed."

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Due to the nature of the scheme a full road closure will be put in place between 7.30am and 6:00pm daily (Monday – Friday) from Monday 19 April 2021 until Friday 21 May 2021

During the road closure a diversion will be in operation via The Collin Road, Rashee Road, Main Street Ballyclare, Hillhead Road, A57 Templepatrick Road, A8 Belfast Road and A8 Larne Road (vice-versa). HGVs will be advised to use an alternative route via A26 Lisnevenagh Road, M2 Motorway, A57 Templepatrick Road, A8 Belfast Road and A8 Larne Road (vice-versa).

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