A programme of major resurfacing works is set to get underway in the County L'Derry village of Castledawson starting next week.

Approximately £2 million is being invested in the scheme on the A6 Glenshane Road, extending 4km from Lurganagoose Road to Castledawson Roundabout.

Work will begin on Monday 26 September and is expected to reach completion by 30 November.

During the works two-way traffic flow will be maintained Monday to Friday with a mandatory 40mph speed limit in place and overtaking will be prohibited. 

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Due to the nature of the scheme it will be necessary to introduce a full road closure of the A6 Glenshane Road to all traffic between Lurganagoose Road and Castledawson Roundabout during a number of weekends (Friday nights at 7pm through to Monday mornings at 6am). The first weekend closure will commence on Friday 30 September. All weekend closures will be signed on site one week in advance of the works and the Trafficwatchni website will be updated on a regular basis to reflect the contractors programme of works.

During these weekend road closures a signed diversionary route will be in place:

• Maghera/Dungiven bound traffic will be diverted via Magherafelt and Tobermore; and

• Magherafelt/Toome traffic will be diverted via Knockloughrim and Castledawson.

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