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A significant resurfacing scheme in part of east Belfast will begin later this month, with a number of road closures in place across August and September.
The Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins confirmed the details of the project in the Short Strand area of the city.
The £663k scheme will begin on Friday August 22 and involve carriageway resurfacing between the Albertbridge Road and Bridge End and a section of the A23 Mountpottinger Road past the Translink Bus Station.
The Sinn Fein minister said it represents a “significant investment” for the Short Strand area.
“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.”
As part of the works there will be weekend road closures in the area.
The department said Short Strand will be fully closed:
- 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.
A spokesperson said that 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.
“The Department for Infrastructure has programmed the works and associated traffic management to minimise disruption as much as possible,” they added,
“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.”