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13/08/2021

DfI Invests £350k In Ballymena Road Works

Road works are set to begin in Ballymena next week.

The Department for Infrastructure is investing £350,000 to resurface a 1.5km section from the junction of Ferniskey Road/Main Street south along Steeple Road in Kells.

Work will get underway on Monday 23 August and is expected to reach completion by Friday 08 October 2021.

The scheme will take place across two phases, with the following road closures in place throughout:

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Phase 1 - Steeple Road from Ferniskey Road junction for approximately 1.5km southwards

• From Monday 23 August until Monday 13 September (Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm). During these times a diversion will be in operation via Ferniskey Road, A26 Lisnevenagh Road, Ballymena Road, Stiles Way and Steeple Road (and vice-versa).

Phase 2 – Ferniskey Road from Main Street to Steeple Road junction

• From Monday 13 September until Wednesday 29 September (Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm). During these times a diversion will be in operation via Greenfield Road, Woodgreen Road, A26 Lisnevenagh Road and Ferniskey Road (vice-versa).

Road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the area.

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