A programme of roadworks are set to begin in Saintfield later this month.

The Department for Infrastructure is leading a carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ballynahinch Road.

Work will begin on Monday 27 February and is expected to reach completion by Friday 07 April. It will extend over a 1.9 kilometre stretch of the Ballynahinch Road, from the Ballylone Road junction to a point 100 metres east of the Tullywest Road junction.

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This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those who travelling between Saintfield and Ballynahinch.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a road closure from 9am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday, throughout. The road will be open to traffic overnight and at the weekends.

During these times a signed diversionary route will operate via A21 Saintfield Road, A24 Belfast Road, A24 Carryduff Road, B6 Saintfield Road, B6 Lisburn Road and A21 Ballynahinch Road.

Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times, however some minor delays may be experienced.