A £430,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme will commence this Friday (July 25) on Old Dundonald Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.

The 0.6km scheme will involve resurfacing from the roundabout at Dundonald Ice Bowl to the Kings Road at Granton Park.

Discussing the scheme, Minister Kimmins said: "This substantial investment in Dundonald demonstrates my continued commitment to maintaining and enhancing our road infrastructure.

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"The improvements will deliver significant benefits for local residents and road users and I would like to thank residents, businesses and commuters for their understanding while these essential works are delivered."

A full closure will be implemented on the Old Dundonald Road over two weekends to facilitate the scheme as follows:

• From 8pm on Friday, July 25, until 6am on Monday, July 28;

• From 8pm on Friday, August 1, until 6am on Monday, August 4.

A signed diversion route will be in place during the full weekend closures, with traffic redirected via Knock Road – Upper Newtownards Road – East Link Road.

Lane closures will then be in operation to complete the scheme which is expected to be finished by August 10.