Disruption and delays expected with night time closure of A2 Ballykelly 

A 1km resurfacing scheme on the A2 Ballykelly Road began on Monday (June 26) as part of improvements to the road which connects Ballykelly and Limavady. 

For 11 days- weather dependent- the entire main A2 road will be closed 1km from Kings Lane in Ballykelly towards Limavady each night between 7pm and 7am from Monday June 26 to Friday July 7.

During these times, a diversion will be in place via the A371 Lisnakilly Road, B69 Baranailt Road, A6 Foreglen Road, A6 Glenshane Road, B118 Tamnaherin Road, B118 Woodvale Road and B118 Coolafinny Road.

The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) said drivers should expect "some delays". 

A spokesperson for the DfI said: "To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a full road closure.

"These works will deliver significant improvements to both the structural integrity and surface quality of this busy trunk road between Derry and Belfast for many years to come.

“The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience.

"However, drivers should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time for their journey.

“In order to help ensure the safety of road users and road workers the public is asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions and to drive with extra care when travelling in the vicinity of the works.

"Subject to favourable weather conditions all work will be completed by 7 July 2023 however, the Department will keep the public informed of any unforeseen changes."

East Derry MLA, Claire Sugden, has welcomed imminent improvements to the road between Ballykelly and Limavady, but warned motorists to be aware of the disruption and potential delays caused.

“This road has needed upgrading for some time and it is good this has been prioritised amid significant cuts to the roads budget,” Ms Sugden said.

“It is a very busy and congested section of the A2 and the condition of the road must be maintained to avoid safety risks or damage to vehicles.

“The ideal solution to this bottleneck would be the delivery of the long-awaited bypass for the town, but until then, the volume of traffic using it means that regular repairs will be required.”

Local Councillor, Dermot Nicholl, explained he had spoken to TNI Road Service about the upcoming roadworks and urged motorists to be patient at this time.

"Like you, they want the traffic to flow as smoothly as possible on this busy section of road and therefore I would urge motorists to be patient and show care and consideration to other motorists and workers carrying out the work," Mr Nicholl said.

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