Armagh Village Set For Resurfacing

Roadworks are expected to begin in the County Armagh village of Lislea later this month.

Approximately £464,000 is being invested in the resurfacing works on on B30 Newry Road, extending from the junction with Longfield Road to the junction with Calmor View. Road drainage works will also form part of the scheme.

Work will begin on Monday 13 February and is expected to be complete by Friday 24 March.


To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to facilitate the works, it will be necessary to operate a daily road closure from 9.30am to 4.30pm throughout.

An alternative route for will be signed with traffic being diverted via B30 Hall Road – Sturgan Brae – B30 Newtown Road – A25 Newtown Road – Newry Road – B78 Markethill Road – A29 Dundalk Street – Dundalk Road – New Road – B30 Silverbridge Road – B30 Newry Road and vice versa.

The road will be open to traffic during evenings and weekends with local access for residents and emergency services maintained at all times although some minor delays are possible.  

Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey.