Road to be closed for works

There will be a temporary road closure at A57 Ballyclare Road in Templepatrick from the Paradise Walk junction to the M2 northbound off-slip.

The carriageway will be closed to traffic from 7pm tonight until 6am on Monday, September 3.

The closure is required continuously for road resurfacing works.

A Department for Infrastructure spokesperson suggested an alternative route: “Non-motorway traffic: Paradise Walk - Parkgate Road - The Burn Road - Station Road - A57 Templepatrick Road.

“Motorway traffic: A6 Antrim Road - Sandyknowes Roundabout - M2.”

Motorists are advised to expect a delay of approximately five minutes.