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13/03/2025

Resurfacing Scheme Commences In County Antrim

A new £607,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme commenced today in County Antrim.

The scheme on the A26 Frosses Road, including the Portrush Road Roundabout, and B62 Ballybogey Road / Portrush Road will extend up to near the junction with Queens Avenue, Ballymoney.

Announcing the scheme, Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: "This is a substantial investment for the Ballymoney area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. I would like to thank residents, local businesses, and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out."

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Various road closures have been put in place to facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme:

• B62 Ballybogey/Portrush Road closure: Thursday, March 13 to Friday, March 14, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via: C92 Newbridge Road – C92 Coleraine Road – B62 Coleraine Road – B62 Charles Street – B66 Market Street – B66 Knock Road – A26 Frosses Road – B62 Ballybogey Road and vice versa.

• A26 Frosses Road (Portrush Road Roundabout) and B62 Ballybogey/Portrush Road closure: Tuesday, March 18 until Saturday, March 22, between the hours of 7pm and 6.30am. During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via: Diversion 1 (Eastbound/Westbound traffic): C92 Newbridge Road – C92 Coleraine Road – B62 Coleraine Road – B62 Charles Street – B66 Market Street – B66 Knock Road and vice versa. Diversion 2: (Southbound/Northbound traffic): B67 Benvardin Road – B66 Castlecatt Road – B66 Knock Road – A26 Frosses Road and vice versa.

• B62 Ballybogey/Portrush Road closure: Monday, March 24 until Friday, March 28, between the hours of 8am and 6pm. During these times, signed diversionary routes will be in place via: C92 Newbridge Road – C92 Coleraine Road – B62 Coleraine Road – B62 Charles Street – B66 Market Street – B66 Knock Road – A26 Frosses Road – B62 Ballybogey Road and vice versa.

The works are expected to be completed by Friday, March 28.

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