A £725,000 road improvement scheme has been scheduled to begin on the A22 Killinchy Road, Comber, in County Down, on Monday, June 2.

The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing for 1.55 kilometres of the Killinchy Road on the outskirts of Comber, commencing at the Belfast road roundabout on Comber by-pass to a point approximately 100 metres short of Drumhirk Road

Announcing the scheme, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Comber area which will deliver significant benefits for local businesses, residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities.

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"This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those travelling in the Comber area."

A number of 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, road closures will be implemented from Monday, June 2, to Friday, July 11, to facilitate the works. Night-time and weekend closures dates to be confirmed at a later stage.

An alternative diversionary route will be signed with traffic being diverted via: A22 Killinchy Road, A22 Comber Road, A22 Killyleagh Road, A22 Cross Street, A22 Catherine Street, A22 Downpatrick Road, A22 Old Belfast Road, A25 New Bridge Street, A7 Belfast Road, A7 Downpatrick Road, A7 Downpatrick Street, A7 Saintfield Road, A7 Crossgar Road, A21 Ballygowan Road, A21 Saintfield Road, A21 Comber Road, A21 Braeside, A21 High Street, A21 Killinchy Street, A21 Newtownards Road.

The works will be substantially complete by Friday, August 8. The Department will keep the public informed of any change.