Roads Minister Conor Murphy has announced the full re-opening of a Belfast road this weekend, which was closed in late June to allow for the strengthening of a railway bridge.

Finaghy Road North in south Belfast will fully re-open to two-way traffic at 8am on Saturday 25 October. An improved footway over the railway bridge will also be available to pedestrians from this date.

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The Minister said: "The re-opening of this road should alleviate some of the current difficulties for pedestrians and motorists in the Finaghy area. I would like to thank local residents and businesses for their patience throughout this work to improve safety provision at this bridge."

Work to complete the scheme will continue into November although this should have a minimal effect on local traffic movements.

Roads Service had hoped to open the bridge in September, however due to the complex and restricted nature of the work and the unseasonably bad weather, it took longer than expected. Work requiring the road closure was completed in just over four months.

(PR/JM)