Kimmins announces £450,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme for B7 Chapel Hill Mayobridge
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced a resurfacing scheme for B7 Chapel Hill Road, Mayobridge commencing on Monday 27 July 2026.
The scheme will involve resurfacing for 1.6 kilometres at two locations with the urban section commencing at the Roundabout to just past Chapel Car Park and the rural section starting at Milltown Hill Road, heading west for 1.0km.
The Infrastructure Minister said “This is a substantial investment for the Mayobridge area which will deliver significant benefits for local businesses, residents and road users. The investment demonstrates my commitment to improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. This work will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this section of the road network to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those travelling in the Mayobridge area. Work is expected to be substantially completed by Friday 4 September 2026. 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 daily weekday lane closures from Monday 27 July to Friday 14 August 2026 (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00) and a full road closure (Monday to Friday 09:00 to16:30) commencing Monday 17 August to Friday 4 September. The road will be open evenings and weekends.
An alternative will be signed with traffic diverted via: B7 Chapel Hill, B7 Bridge Road, C334 Aughnagon Road, C334 Derryleckagh Road, B8 Hilltown Road, B8 Newry Road and vice versa.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however while steps have been taken to accommodate local access 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 4 September 2026, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.