A £125,000 road resurfacing scheme will begin next week in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd has announced.

The scheme includes carriageway strengthening and resurfacing of 850 metres of the B46 Dromore/Fintona Road plus additional patching to strengthen the carriageway at various locations.

The works, set to commence from Monday, will be substantially complete by Friday, February 14.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme, road closures will be in effect, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm daily, commencing on Monday, January 27, for a three-week period.

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Diversions will be signed as follows: Fintona bound traffic from Dromore via: A32 Omagh Rd, A32 Clanabogan Rd, Omagh, A5 Great Northern Road, B83 Seskinore Rd, B122 Tattyreagh Rd, Fintona.

Dromore bound traffic via: B80 Tattymoyle Rd, C660 Tonnagh Rd, B46 Galbally Rd, Dromore.

Discussing the scheme, Minister O'Dowd said: "This is a substantial investment for the Dromore and Fintona areas which will deliver significant benefits for residents 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."