The resurfacing works, which will commence on Tuesday, November 5th, will extend for 400 meters from north of the Ash Avenue junction. The project aims to enhance the structural integrity and surface quality of the road, ultimately improving safety for all road users.
This investment is part of a wider £1 million package of measures designed to improve safety on the existing A5.
Minister O'Dowd said: "While work is ongoing to progress the upgrade of the A5 Western Transport Corridor scheme I have been clear that I am committed to doing what I can to improve safety on the existing road. I have allocated just over £1million this year for a package of measures and this £260,000 scheme for the A5 Victoria Road is part of the improvement works being delivered. This significant investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our rural road network. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out and I would urge everyone to slow down and exercise caution when travelling in the vicinity of the works."
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To help ensure the safety of those using the road and to facilitate the first phase of the works it will be necessary to operate a lane closure on the A5 Victoria Road, between Ash Avenue and Grangefoyle Road between the hours of 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. This phase will commence on Tuesday 5 November until Friday 8 November 2024.
The second phase will require a full road closure and will commence on Saturday 9 November through to Sunday 10 November 2024 between the hours of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
During the road closure a signed diversionary route will be in place. Northbound traffic will be diverted off the A5 at Strabane onto the A38 and through Lifford onto the A40 Foyle Road Londonderry. South bound traffic will be diverted off at Newbuildings via the B48 to Donemana and onto the B49 to Artigarvan.
All work will be carried out in line with current public health and health and safety advice, with safe systems of working in place for staff and contractors.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. However, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access throughout the scheme, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
