A £226,000 road improvement scheme on the B175 Spa Road, Ballynahinch, in County Down is set to commence on Monday, May 26, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.

The 550-metre resurfacing scheme will extend from the junction of the Grove Road to the 30mph sign.

Weekday lane closures will be in place to facilitate drainage and kerbing works from Monday, May 26, until Friday, May 30, between the hours of 9am and 5pm.

In addition, a full road closure will be required to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works. These closures will be in place from Monday, June 2, until Friday, June 20, daily from 9am to 4.30pm. The road will be open over-night and weekends.

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During these closures, a diversion will be in place via:

Diversion 1: B0175 Spa Road, A0024 Drumaness Road, A0024 Newcastle Road, C0290 Main Street, C0290 Demesne Road, B0175 Edendarriff Road, B0175 Dunmore Road.

Diversion 2: U0119 Grove Road, U0167 Grove Road, B0007 Dromore Road, B0007 Dromore Street, A0024 Dromore Street, A0024 High Street, A0024 Church Street, A0024 Church Road.

Discussing the scheme, Minister Kimmins said: "This substantial investment of £223,000 for Spa will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users who travel through this area 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."

The project is anticipated to be substantially complete by Friday, June 20.