Three full weekend road closures have been announced
Road closures have been announced for East Belfast as part of a £663,000 resurfacing scheme.
Infrastructure Minister, Liz Kimmins has announced that the scheme on Short Strand, Belfast, begins on Friday, August 22,
The scheme will involve carriageway resurfacing between Albertbridge Road and Bridge End, and a section of the A23 Mountpottinger Road past the Translink Bus Station.
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Minister Kimmins said: “This is a significant investment for the Short Strand area and forms part of my ongoing commitment to maintaining and improving our road network.
“Once completed, the resurfacing will improve the structural condition of the road and enhance safety for all who travel through this busy area of East Belfast. I would like to thank road users and the local community in advance for their patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.”
What road closures have been announced?
Three full weekend road closures have been announced for the following dates:
- From 8pm on Friday 22 August until 6am on Monday 25 August
- From 8pm on Friday 29 August until 6am on Monday 1 September
- From 8pm on Friday 12 September until 6am on Monday 15 September
Diversions
During these closures, signed diversion routes will be in operation as follows:
- For traffic travelling from Albertbridge Road to Bridge End: via Albertbridge Road – Newtownards Road – Bridge End.
- For traffic travelling from Bridge End to Albertbridge Road: via Bridge End – Oxford Street – East Bridge Street – Albertbridge Road.
A statement added: “The Department for Infrastructure has programmed the works and associated traffic management to minimise disruption as much as possible. Road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys during these periods. Local access will be maintained via the diversion.
“The resurfacing programme is expected to be completed by mid-September 2025. All work is subject to favourable weather conditions and any changes to the schedule will be published in advance on the TrafficWatchNI website: www.trafficwatchni.com.”
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