Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council (LCCC) is undertaking a programme of works which includes the introduction of new speed cushions on the Belfast Road and Gobrana Road and the installation of improved street lighting.

The improvements are part of LCCC's Covid Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme, which is funded by the Department for Communities (DfC), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI).

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Councillor John Laverty, the Chair of LCCC's Regeneration and Growth Committee welcomed the start of the work. He said: "Traffic management and speeding have caused serious concerns in the Glenavy area, so it's great to see the contractor now on site and the work beginning. I’m sure local residents will be both pleased and relieved."

Gerard Murray, Director of Regional Development at the Department for Communities supported the new road safety measures, and said: "I am delighted that DfC has been able to contribute towards a number of environmental improvement schemes through the Small Settlements Regeneration Programme including improving traffic management in Glenavy. I have no doubt that this investment will make a significant difference to the quality of life for people who live and work in Glenavy whilst also helping to make the village a safer place for pedestrians, cyclists and commuters alike."