NI Roads Minister Conor Murphy has unveiled a £7.2m investment plan for Lisburn.

At a meeting with Lisburn City Council, the Minister said: "A junction improvement on the B154 at Quarterland Road/Budore Road, Hannahstown is nearing completion.'

"This scheme will improve sightlines at this junction and provide right turn pockets for north and southbound traffic leaving the Quarterland Road," he said.

Additional schemes planned for the current financial year include replacement of an existing roundabout with a signalised junction at McKinstry Road/Wilmar Road, in the city.

Road safety improvements are also planned at A49 Saintfield Road / B6 Saintfield Road junction

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The Minister highlighted the increased spending power provided to his department.

Mr Murphy, discussing Lisburn, said: "This year in the council area we plan to spend £7.2 million on various projects. The Department will continue with its carriageway and footway-resurfacing programme plus drainage improvement across the Borough."

"In addition, other safety schemes will be undertaken such as traffic calming measures at Magheralave Road, Harmony Hill and Skyline Drive; collision remedial works on the Hillhall Road plus Old Ballynahinch Road and street lighting upgrades in several parts of the city," added the Minister.

Roads Sevice's Deputy Divisional Roads Manager Kevin Monaghan, speaking at the meeting, said: "The Investment Strategy anticipates a large programme of trunk road improvements over the next ten years, with investment totalling £3.1 billion. Roads Service is currently considering how this work will be programmed and delivered."

Mr Monaghan reaffirmed the Roads Service's commitment to the Lisburn area, and said: "To minimise the disruption arising from any works we will also be making every effort to give motorists advance warning of roadworks through signage and information prior to works."

(PR/JM)