Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £750,000 carriageway resurfacing project on the B133 Drumintee Road at Meigh, near Newry.

The scheme will cover approximately 1.9 kilometres, starting just south of the Chapel Road/Railway Road crossroads and extending to just beyond the entrance to Slieve Gullion Forest.

The Infrastructure Minister said: “This is a substantial investment for the Drumintee/Meigh area which will deliver significant benefits for local businesses, residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those travelling in the Newry area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 22nd January 2027. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.”

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To deliver the works safely, weekday lane closures will operate from Monday 9 November to Friday 27 November 2026, between 08:00 and 17:30. This will be followed by weekday daytime road closures from Monday 30 November to Friday 18 December 2026, and from Monday 4 January to Friday 22 January 2027, between 08:00 and 17:30. The road will remain open in the evenings and at weekends.

A signed diversion will be in place via B113 Drumintee Road, B113 Newry Road, B134 Longfield Road, B30 Crossmaglen Road, B30 Hall Road, B30 Sturgan Brae, B30 Newtown Road, A25 Newtown Road, A25 Main Street, A25 Newry Road, A25 Camlough Road, B79 Patrick Street, A25 Monaghan Street, B79 Dominic Street, A1 Bridge Street, A1 Dublin Road, A1 Newry By-Pass, B113 Forkhill Road, and vice versa.

The Department has scheduled the works and traffic management to limit disruption. Local access will be accommodated where possible, but some delays should be expected. Road users are advised to allow extra time for journeys and to follow all temporary traffic restrictions.

Subject to favourable weather, the scheme is due to be substantially completed by Friday 22 January 2027. The Department will provide updates if these arrangements change.