Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced the start of a £320,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on B95 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey.

The resurfacing work will cover a distance of 1.0 kilometre along Mallusk Road, extending from the Bernice Road junction to Lylehill Road East. The project is expected to improve road conditions and enhance safety for motorists in the area.

Minister O'Dowd said: “This is a substantial investment for the Mallusk area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to investing in and improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of residents, businesses and those travelling in the Newtownabbey area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Wednesday 22 November 2024. 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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To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement weekday road closures from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm, from Monday 21 October to Friday 22 November 2024.

An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via the following route: C26 Bernice Road, C27 Lylehill Road and B95 Old Coach Road.

The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access and Translink bus and school services throughout the scheme, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.

Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 22 November 2024, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.