Works are underway on a £446,000 carriageway and footway resurfacing scheme on the New Lodge Road in Belfast.

The scheme extends from the junction of Antrim Road to North Queen Street and will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The project is expected to be substantially complete by Friday, April 16.

To facilitate the scheme, works will be implemented in two separate phases.

During phase one, Antrim Road to Lepper Street will require weekday road closures for the duration of the works from now until Friday, February 14, between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

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During these times a signed diversionary route will be in place using the New Lodge Road, North Queen Street, Duncairn Gardens and the Antrim Road.

Throughout phase two, Lepper Street to North Queen Street will require weekday road closures for the duration of the works from Monday, February 17, until Friday, April 16, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. Diversions details are to be confirmed.

Discussing the scheme, Department for Infrastructure Minister, John O'Dowd, said: "This substantial investment of £446,000 for North Belfast will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area and demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network and creating further opportunities for active travel, 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."