A £500,000 resurfacing scheme on the A6 Glenshane Road in Dungiven, County L'Derry, will begin on Monday, May 12, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.

The road improvement scheme will extend along the Glenshane Road from the Dungiven by-pass roundabout to Birren Road junction and is expected to be substantially complete by Friday, May 16.

Discussing the scheme, Minister Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Dungiven area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users.

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"The investment 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 for A6 traffic travelling between Maghera and Dungiven during the scheme. This will be operational overnight from 8pm until 6am from Monday, May 12, until Friday, May 16, from the Dungiven by-pass roundabout to Coolnasillagh Road. 

An alternative diversionary route will be signed with traffic being diverted via: A6 Chapel Road, Dungiven, A6 Main Street, B64 Garvagh Road, B64 Legavallon Road, B64 Temple Road, B64 Churchtown Road, A29 Carhill Road, A29 Garvagh Road, A29 Main Street, A29 Moneysharvan Road, C549 Crew Road, C549 Station Road, A42 Church Street, U5054 Mullagh Road, A6 Glenshane Road and vice versa.