Active travel in Coleraine is set to be enhanced with the creation of a new shared cycle and footway.

Approximately £1.75 million is being invested in the scheme on the A29 Ring Road, extending a distance of 2.4km from Beechfield Park to Portrush Road Roundabout. Work will include resurfacing of the carriageway.

Welcoming the scheme, Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd said: "I am committed to increasing opportunities for active travel. This significant investment in a new cycleway - footway on the A29 Ring Round will greatly enhance provision for cyclists and pedestrians in the area. The associated resurfacing works will also deliver benefits for road users.

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"I would like to thank the travelling 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."

Work will commence on Monday 18 July, with temporary traffic management scheduled for a period of 28 weeks to facilitate the scheme.

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