A £220,000 road improvement scheme has been announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins for the B50 Drumquin Road in Castlederg, County Tyrone.

The carriageway resurfacing scheme will commence on Thursday, March 27, and extend along the Drumquin Road for approximately 100 metres from its junction with C672 Garvetagh Road, extending for 455 metres towards Drumquin, and from 20 metres west of its junction with U111 Golan Road extending for a further 190 metres towards Drumquin.

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Discussing the scheme, Minister Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Drumquin area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and demonstrates my commitment to improving our 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."

A road closure will be implemented between 8am and 6pm from Thursday, March 27, until the work is expected to be completed on Friday, April 4.

During the times of the road closure a diversionary route for Castlederg bound traffic will be signed from the Derry Road Roundabout as follows:

A5 Beltany Road, B165 Melmount Road, B72 Fyffin Road, B72 Strabane Road and B72 Lower Strabane Road. For Omagh bound traffic, the diversion will be the reverse of the route for Castlederg traffic.