Work has got underway to improve a section of the A44 Hillside Road in Armoy, Co Antrim.

The Department for Infrastructure is leading the £395,000 scheme which will see resurfacing delivered on a 2.2km section of the road between Glenshesk Road & Lagge Road.

Announcing the works, Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon said: "This significant investment will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of 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."

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This scheme is expected to reach completion by Saturday 12 March 2022. A road closure will be in place throughout between 7.30am and 6pm throughout. During these times a diversion will be in place via Main Street, Armoy-Carrowreagh Road-Ballinlea Road-Moyarget Road-Magheramore Road and vice versa.

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

Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to follow the alternative routes which will be clearly signed on the approaches to the closure.