Knockloughrim village set for £300,000 road improvement scheme

Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £300,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Knockloughrim Link Road and Hillhead Road, Knockloughrim will commence on Monday, April 28.

The resurfacing scheme will extend approximately 930metres along the Knockloughrim Link Road and Hillhead Road from Carricknakielt Road to property No.320.

Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Knockloughrim 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.  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 full road closure, from A6 Glenshane Road to Broagh Road, which will be operational each day from Monday, April 28 to Friday, May 9. 

During the times of the road closure a diversionary route for through traffic will be signed as follows:
A6 Glenshane Road, A54 Magherafelt Road, A54 Main Street, A54 Moyola Road, C557 Knockloughrim Road and C557 Hillhead Road.

The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access and Translink bus and school services 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.

Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday, May 9, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.