O’Dowd announces major signal upgrade and carriageway resurfacing in Cookstown

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has announced that a major signal upgrade in Cookstown is scheduled for completion over a six-week period commencing on 22 July 2024.

The proposed signal upgrade at the junction of Cemetery Road / Fountain Road will also include a section of carriageway resurfacing at a total cost of £100,000.

The Infrastructure Minister said:

“This is a substantial investment for the Cookstown area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to investing in and improving our rural road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. When complete, the signal upgrade will improve traffic sequencing at the Cemetery Road / Fountain Road junction and will offer improved accessibility and reduced waiting times for residents, local businesses and commuters. Work is expected to be substantially completed by 30 August 2024. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.”

To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a road closure between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm on Cemetery Road. During these times a signed diversionary route will be in place via Fairhill Road.

During the works it is expected that access to the cemetery will be restricted however the contractor will when possible open Cemetery Road to allow access to the cemetery grounds. A short diversion for families wishing to visit the cemetery will be well signed. The Department apologises for any inconvenience caused.   

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. 

The works are planned to be substantially complete by 30 August 2024.

For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit: Trafficwatchni

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