A £590,000 road improvement scheme will commence on the A29 Armagh Road in Keady, County Armagh, on Monday, June 9.

The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 1,550 metres of the A29 Keady Road, in two sections. The first section commences approximately 200 metres south of the Drumconwell Road junction for 1,050 metres to the end of the hard shoulder section of road. 

The second section will be 250 metres either side of the Ballyards Road junction to take in Paper Mill Bridge and will improve the existing road surface texture, provide enhanced road markings, edge of carriageway studs and warning signing to improve safety. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday, July 4.

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Announcing the scheme, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Keady 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.

"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 Keady area.  

“I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."

A weekday road closure will be implemented to facilitate the scheme, between 9.30am – 4.30pm, from Monday, June 9 until Friday, July 4. The road will be open evenings and weekends. 

Diversions will be in place as follows:

Traffic travelling from Armagh towards Keady will be diverted via the A29 Keady Road, B31 Newtownhamilton Road, B3 Tassagh Road and A29 Armagh Road.

Traffic travelling from Keady towards Armagh will be diverted via the A29 Armagh Road, A29 Kinelowen Street, B132 St Patricks Street, B132 Maddan Road, A3 Monaghan Road and A29 Keady Road.