Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd has announced that the resurfacing and widening scheme on the A3 Portadown Road in Armagh has been completed.

The scheme which extended for 1.3 kilometres will improve the structural integrity and surface quality of this busy A class road.

Announcing completion of the scheme, Minister O'Dowd said:

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"This £2 million scheme on the climbing lane section of the A3 Portadown Road included the widening of the existing carriageway to provide right turning facilities into Tirnascobe Road and other adjacent residential properties fronting the main A3 Portadown Road, improving safety on this section of road.

"Delivering improvements to roads infrastructure involves the cooperation and understanding of the local community. Although the work was planned to minimise the impact on local residents and commuters, I would like to thank them for their patience during the works. I am sure they will join me now in recognising the significant improvement to the road network."