Road improvement scheme for A21 Comber Road / South Street, Newtownards

A resurfacing scheme for the A21 Comber Road / South Street, Newtownards, will commence on Monday 22 July 2024.

The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of a 750 metre stretch of the A21 between the Comber Road Roundabout and Court Street junction.

This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of residents, businesses and those travelling through Newtownards.

To facilitate the safe delivery of phase one of the scheme it will be necessary to implement overnight road closures between A20 Comber Road Roundabout and U9020 Court Street from 7.00 pm to 6.00 am each night, from Monday 22 July to Wednesday 31 July 2024. The road will be open to traffic during the day and during the weekend.

During these times there will be a signed diversionary route via Comber Road, Castlebawn Road, Portaferry Road, Court Square, Castle Street, Court Street, Old Cross Street and South Street.

To facilitate the safe delivery of phase two of the scheme it will be necessary to implement daily road closures between U9002 Circular Road and U9020 Court Street from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday, commencing Monday 29 July to Friday 20 September 2024.

During these times there will be a signed diversionary route via Comber Road, Castlebawn Road, Portaferry Road, Court Square, Court Street, Old Cross Street and Castle Street.

Local access for residents and emergency services will be maintained at all times, however some minor delays may be experienced.

The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, 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 all work will be completed by 20 September 2024, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.

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.

For more information about this and other improvement schemes visit:  TrafficwatchNI

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