The Department for Infrastructure's (DfI) Minister John O'Dowd has announced a £487,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for the A24 Ballynahinch Road in Carryduff.

The scheme which will begin on 26 February will extend from Carryduff Roundabout to beyond the Green Pastures development.

Mr O'Dowd said:

"This is a substantial investment for the Carryduff area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users . The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."

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In order to facilitate the scheme, the works will be implemented in four phases.

Phase 1 – From 26 February 2024 until 1 March 2024, Carryduff Roundabout to the junction of Church Road will be closed between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm. This will be followed by a weekend closure from 2 March 2024 at 7:30am until 3 March 2024 at 6.00pm. During this phase of the works local access will be maintained one way from the Carryduff roundabout towards Church Road.

Phase 2 – From 4 March 2024 until 15 March 2024, Hillsborough Road to Meadowvale Park will be closed, Mondays to Fridays only, between the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm.

Phase 3 –From 11 March 2024 until 22 March 2024, Meadowvale Park to Green Pastures, will be closed overnight between the hours of 9.00pm and 6.00am.

Phase 4 – The Church Road and Hillsborough Road junction will require a weekend closure with dates to be confirmed.

During periods of closure a diversion will operate via the A7 Saintfield Road - A7 Belfast Road - Lisburn Road - Saintfield Road - A24 Carryduff Road - A24 Ballynahinch Road and vice versa.

The works are expected to be complete by 22 March 2024.