Major route set to be closed for eight weeks

Motorists using one of the district's busiests routes could be in for two months of disruption due to road works getting underway.
Signs have gone up advising motorists that the A36 between Ballymena and Larne will be closed from March 12 for eight weeks.  Picture: Google MapsSigns have gone up advising motorists that the A36 between Ballymena and Larne will be closed from March 12 for eight weeks.  Picture: Google Maps
Signs have gone up advising motorists that the A36 between Ballymena and Larne will be closed from March 12 for eight weeks. Picture: Google Maps

It is understood that the main A36 between Ballymena and Larne will be closed from Monday, March 12 for a period of eight weeks.

Signs have been placed at main junction points along the route advising of the proposed closures.

The electronic signs at the Larne Road roundabout in Ballymena, Misty Burn, Glenwherry, and at the A8 roundabout advise that diversions will be in place along the 19-mile stretch of road.