An essential water improvement scheme is currently underway in the Magherafelt area in County L'Derry, NI Water has announced.

The works, which are being carried out by John Graham Construction Ltd and will serve to upgrade the water supply infrastructure, is ongoing in the Moneymore Road area, with weekend works scheduled to commence at the Moneymore Roundabout from 6.30pm this evening until Monday, January 20 at 6am.

To facilitate the works, the Coolshinney Road out of town lane and the Moneymore Road (north of the roundabout) in both directions will be closed with local diversions in place.

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On Monday, January 20, a full closure of the Magherafelt bypass (Ballyronan Road to Moneymore Road) in both directions, will take place to facilitate the installation of a temporary safety barrier.

Work will commence on Monday at 7pm and will continue until 6am on Tuesday, January 21. Local diversions will be in place throughout the town.

Then, on Friday, January 24, work will take place at the Moneymore Roundabout from 6.30pm until Monday, January 27 at 6am.

Once again, the Coolshinney Road out of town lane and the Moneymore Road (north of the roundabout) in both directions will be closed to facilitate the works with local diversions in place.

All work involved in the scheme is expected to be completed by Summer 2025.