NI Towns Set For Road Improvements

A programme of road improvements has announced for the towns of Moneymore and Cookstown.

This resurfacing package will see work delivered on the A29 Moneymore Dual Carriageway and U5026 East Circular Road.

Work will begin on 03 May along the U5026 East Circular Road and include the full length of the carriageway for approximately 600 metres.

Also included in the package of works is the resurfacing of 1.8 kilometres of the A29 Dual Carriageway. Both sides of the dual carriageway are included from the Cookstown side to the C565 Muff Road.


To facilitate the work on East Circular Road a road closure will be required. Diversion routes will be sign posted.

To facilitate the work on the Dual Carriageway temporary traffic management arrangements will be in place, meaning vehicles will be prohibited from making a right turn from a number of side roads. A mandatory 40mph speed limit will also be in place and overtaking will be prohibited. 

Road users are advised to avoid the area whenever possible and to allow extra time for their journey. 

During construction access for local residents and businesses will be facilitated.

This resurfacing scheme is expected to be completed by late June.