A £400,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme got underway today (June 23) on the A26 Grove Roundabout and C109 Grove Road in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.

Works include the resurfacing of Grove Roundabout and will extend along the Grove Road to its junction with Doury Road. The scheme is expected to be substantially complete by Friday, July 11.

Discussing the scheme, Minister Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Ballymena area which will deliver significant benefits for 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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"I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."

Road closures also commenced today to facilitate the scheme and will continue to Friday, July 11.

Grove Roundabout works are programmed between today and Friday, June 27 during the hours of 9.30am to 4.30pm. Following this, Grove Road works are programmed between Monday, June 30, to Friday, July 11, during the hours of 8am to 6pm.  

During the times of the road closures diversionary routes will be signed as follows:

Grove Roundabout, road closure diversion via:

• Diversion 1: A26 Ballymoney Road – A42 Parkway – A26 North Road – A26 George Street – A26 Linenhall Street – A26 Larne Road – A26 Larne Road Link – M2, A26 Crankill Road

• Diversion 2: A26 Ballymoney Road / A42 Parkway / A26 North Road / B62 Cullybackey Road / U2029 Woodtown Road

Grove Road, closure diversion via:

• C60 Doury Road – C60 Thomas Street – A42 Parkway – A26 Ballymoney Road and vice-versa.