The £231,000 works started on Monday
A major road in Belfast will be closed every day for almost a month due to a major carriageway resurfacing scheme.
The £231,000 works on the Newtownbreda Road started on Monday, February 16, and the works extend for around 0.63km from the junction of Purdysburn Road to the Tesco Roundabout.
To facilitate the scheme, the Department for Infrastructure said it is necessary to implement daily road closures Newtownbreda Road, between Purdysburn Road and the Tesco Roundabout, during the hours of 8am and 6pm from Monday, February 16, until mid-March 2026.
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During this time a diversion will operate vis Purdysburn Road, Hospital Road, Belvoir Road, Newtownbreda Road and vice versa.
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Lisburn and Castlereagh area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users and 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.”
The Department for Infrastructure said they have programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access, 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.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 6 March 2026, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit: http://www.TrafficwatchNI.com.
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