A £160,000 carriageway reconstruction and resurfacing scheme will commence in Coalisland, County Tyrone, on Monday, September 8.

The scheme will target two sections of Ferry Road which have suffered from subsidence between Derryloughan Road (West) and Derryloughan Road (East) and includes the excavation, reconstruction and resurfacing of 320 metres of carriageway.

Announcing the scheme, Northern Ireland Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment in the Coalisland area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. I would like to thank residents, local road users for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."

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A road closure will be implemented to facilitate the scheme from Monday, September 8, for five weeks until Friday, October 10. During this period, the road will be fully closed to all traffic with a signed diversion route in each direction via the U1018_02 Derryloughan Road, U1018_01 Derryloughan Road.

Completion of the work is subject to favourable weather conditions and all work will be carried out in line with current public health and safety advice, with safe systems of working in place for staff and contractors.