A programme of roadworks has begun in the County Antrim village of Ballintoy.

The Department for Infrastructure is investing £316,000 to improve Whitepark Road over a 1.45 kilometre distance.

To facilitate the works, it will be necessary to operate a road closure between the hours of 7am and 6pm from Monday 15 November until Sunday 28 November 2021. During these times a diversion will be in place via Whitepark Road-Straid Road-Maghery Road-Ballinlea Road and vice versa.

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Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "This significant investment will improve this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents and those who travel through the area. I would like to thank the public and local residents in advance for their cooperation and ask that they comply with all temporary traffic restrictions while these much needed works are completed."