A £250,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme commenced today (Monday 4) on Portrush Road / Coleraine Road / Charles Street in Ballymoney, County Antrim, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced.

The resurfacing scheme will extend for 505m from near the junction with Queens Avenue, Ballymoney, to tie in with the recently completed Phase 1 of the scheme. It will also include the roundabout at the Northern Regional College and a portion of Charles Street to link into the recently resurfaced Cameron Place junction.

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

A road closure, which will be operational weekdays only from 9.30am to 4.30pm, is now in effect and will continue until the scheme’s expected completion date of Friday, August 15.

During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via B66 Market Street – B66 Knock Road – A26 Frosses Road – B62 Ballybogy Road – B62 Portrush Road and vice versa.