A major £3 million resurfacing scheme is set to commence this Friday, July 25, on the M1 Motorway in Craigavon, County Armagh, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.

The improvement works along the eastbound carriageway, between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan), is scheduled to be completed by August 8, 2025.

Discussing the scheme, Minister Kimmins said: "This is a very significant investment in our motorway network which demonstrates my commitment to improving our road infrastructure and will bring significant benefits for road users. I would like to thank the travelling public in advance for their cooperation while these much-needed works are complete and appeal for everyone to please slow down, be patient and abide by all temporary traffic management arrangements."

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A series of lane closures and road closures have been announced to facilitate the scheme. These are as follows: 

• M1 Junction 11 (Ballynacor) eastbound on-slip road (Belfast bound) will be closed for the duration of the works with diversionary route signed via the M1 westbound carriageway and M1 Junction 12 (Birches) interchange to access the M1 eastbound carriageway.

• M1 Motorway eastbound between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan) will be reduced to a single lane each day from 6am to 8pm (Monday to Friday); from 7am to 8pm (Saturday); and from 12pm to 8pm (Sunday).

• M1 Motorway eastbound between Junction 11 (Ballynacor) and Junction 10 (Lurgan) will be closed each night from 8pm to 6am (Sunday to Thursday); from 8pm (Friday) to 7am (Saturday); and from 8pm (Saturday) to 12pm (Sunday) with a diversionary route signed via A3 Kernan Loop - A3 Northway - A3 Central Way - A3 Lake Road - U1125 Eastway - B2 Silverwood Road - C706 Kiln Road - A76 Lough Road.

A temporary speed limit of 50 mph speed limit will also be imposed along the stretch and overtaking will be prohibited.