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16/08/2022

Newry Roadworks To Begin Later This Month

A key programme of roadworks is set to commence in Newry in the coming weeks.

Approximately £515,000 is being invested in the improvements on A28 Trevor Hill/Upper Water Street/Abbey Way.

Work will begin on Monday 29 August, extending from Sandys Street Roundabout to the junction with Boat Street. Contractors will resurface the carriageway and upgrade road drainage.

Overnight road closures, excluding weekends, will be implemented between the hours of 7pm and 6am commencing on Monday 29 August until 6am on Saturday 10 September.

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During periods of closure Northbound traffic will be diverted via A28 William St - A2 Dublin Bridge/Bridge St/Dublin Road - Cloghogue Roundabout - A1 Newry Bypass (northbound) - Camlough Roundabout - A27 Craigmore Way - A28 Carnbane Road - A28 Belfast Road/Downshire Road.

Southbound traffic will be diverted via A28 Downshire Road/A28 Belfast Road - A28 Carnbane Way - A27 Craigmore Way - Camlough Road Roundabout - A1 Newry Bypass (southbound) - Cloghogue Roundabout - A2 Dublin Road/Bridge Street/Dublin Bridge - A28 William Street.

The road will be open to traffic during daytime hours and all day Sunday. Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times.

Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey.

These road improvements are expected to reach completion by 10 September.

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