A £340,000 resurfacing scheme for the carriageway and footway on Henry Street / Gilmore Street in Ballymena has been announced.

The project, set to begin on Monday 2 September 2024 will extend from Railway Street to Queen Street.

Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd said: "This is a substantial investment for the Ballymena area which will deliver significant benefits for residents, businesses and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our rural 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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A lane closure will be in place from 8.00 am on Monday 2 September until 7.00 pm on Saturday 5 October and again from 8.00 am on Thursday 17 October until 5.00 pm on Wednesday 30 October to facilitate all footway works.

A full road closure will then be implemented from 7.00 pm on Saturday 5 October until 5.00 pm on Friday 11 October, to facilitate resurfacing works on Henry Street. A further closure will then be implemented from 8.00 am on Monday 14 October until 5.00 pm on Wednesday 16 October, to facilitate resurfacing works on Gilmore Street.

During the times of the road closure a diversionary route will be signed via: Larne Road link, Larne Road and vice-versa.

The works will be substantially complete by Wednesday 30 October 2024.