A programme of roadworks is set to get underway in the County Antrim village of Glenavy next week.

The Department for Infrastructure is investing £149,000 to improve a section of Ballyvannon Road, stretching from the B12 Lough Road to the Aghadolgan Road for 1.13 kilometres.

Work will begin on Monday 07 March and is expected to be complete by 15 April.

To facilitate the works it will be necessary to implement weekday road closures throughout between the hours of 8am and 6pm. During these times a signed diversionary route will be in place using Ballyvannon Road - Lough Road - Crumlin Road - Lurgan Road and vice versa. Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.

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Commenting on the scheme, 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."