NI Water has appointed GEDA Construction to carry out improvement works on the sewerage system in the Crocknamack Road area of Portrush.

The works will begin on 5 February 2024 and is expected to last around eight weeks.

To facilitate the works a one-way road closure will be implemented on Crocknamack Road, between its junction with Crocknamack Square and its junction with the roundabout at Eglinton Street/A2.

During the road closure, traffic from Bushmills Road/Causeway Street will be required to use the diversionary route via Dunluce Avenue, Sandhill Drive and Eglinton Street. Traffic from Portstewart/Coleraine Road will be unaffected by the work.

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NI Water Senior Project Manager, Robert McLean said: "The work will see the replacement of 60m of sewer and the construction of new manholes between Rodney Square and No. 8 Crocknamack Road. This essential work, which is due to be completed by the end of March, will improve the condition of the existing sewerage system, reducing the likelihood of sewer collapses, blockages and out-of-sewer flooding.

"Parking restrictions may be in place within the working area however pedestrian access will be available at all times.

"NI Water and GEDA would take this opportunity to highlight that construction sites are dangerous areas for unauthorised persons, especially children. Working areas will have warning signs and traffic control in place to protect the public from any danger.

"In advance of work getting underway, the team would like to thank residents and the wider public for their patience and cooperation while we undertake this important project to deliver a more robust wastewater network in Portrush. Every effort will be made to minimise disruption and complete the work in the shortest possible time frame."