Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £750,000 carriageway resurfacing programme on the B73 Battery Road in Ardboe will start on Monday 19 October 2026.

The scheme will cover approximately 3.2km, extending from No. 44 Battery Road to the Ardboe Road junction at Moortown.

Minister Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Coagh, Ardboe & Moortown areas which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to investing in and 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."

To ensure safe delivery, the works will be split into phases, with full road closures in place throughout. The timetable and diversion routes are as follows:

Drainage works – Drumconvis Road to Drumenny Road: Monday 19 October to Friday 6 November. Traffic in Coagh will be diverted via Ballinderry Road and Drumenny Road in both directions.

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Phase 1 resurfacing – Drumenny Road to Ardboe Road: Monday 9 November to Friday 27 November. Works restricted to 9.30am to 4.30pm each weekday. Traffic from Coagh travelling to Moortown will be diverted along Drumenny Road, Mullanahoe Road, Kilmascally Road and Ardboe Road.

Traffic from Ballinderry travelling to Moortown will be diverted along Mullan Road, Kinturk Road, Anneter Road and Battery Road.

Traffic approaching Ardboe from the south and travelling to Moortown will be diverted along Kilmascally Road and Ardboe Road.

Traffic from Moortown travelling to Ardboe and Coagh will be diverted along Ardboe Road, Kilmascally Road, Mullanahoe Road and Drumenny Road.

Phase 2 resurfacing – Drumenny Road staggered junction: Sunday 15, Sunday 22 and Sunday 29 November. Various diversions will operate due to the complexity of the junction works, including Urbal Road, Ballynargan Road, Coagh Road, Ballymaguire Road, Mullanahoe Road, Kinrush Road, Annaghmore Road, Kinturk Road and Mullan Road.

Phase 3 resurfacing – Drumconvis Road to Drumenny Road: Monday 30 November to Wednesday 23 December. Traffic in Coagh will be diverted via Ballinderry Road and Drumenny Road in both directions.

The Department has programmed work operations and traffic management to minimise inconvenience. While efforts will be made to maintain local access, road users should expect some delays, allow extra time when travelling near the works, and follow all temporary restrictions and signage.

Subject to favourable weather, the scheme is scheduled to be substantially complete by Wednesday 23 December 2026. Any changes will be communicated to the public. Further information on this and other improvement schemes is available at www.trafficwatchni.com/twni/.