Roadworks programmes in the Newtownabbey area this week

Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Newtownabbey area this week.

Closures will operate daily unless otherwise stated.

A8(M) Motorway Southbound

There will be a hard shoulder closure from Corrs Corner roundabout to Sandyknowes roundabout from Monday, December 1 at 8:00am until Wednesday, December 3 at 6:00pm.

Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Newtownabbey area this week.  Photo: Matthew Ashmore - stock.adobe.complaceholder image
Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Newtownabbey area this week. Photo: Matthew Ashmore - stock.adobe.com

The closure is required for removal of at risk trees.

Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

Doagh Road, Ballyclare

There will be one way closure from The Square to Forge Lane from Monday, December 1 at 9:30am until Friday, December 5 at 4:30pm.

The closure is required for high friction surfacing.

A diversion will operate with an alternative route via U0430 The Square, B0095 Doagh Road, B0094 North End, and B0094 Rashee Road.

Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

Dairyland Road, Ballyclare

There will be a road closure from Ballylagan Road to New Line on Tuesday, December 2 from 9:30am until 4:30pm.

The closure is required for a BT Openreach new connection; local access will be maintained.

A diversion will operate with an alternative route via B0095 Ballylagan Road, B0058 Carrickfergus Road, and B0058 New Line.

Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

Shore Road, Whiteabbey

There will be a continuous one way closure from the junction with Circular Road to the junction with Chestnutt Hill until Monday, December 1 at 6:00pm.

A diversion will operate, with an alternative route via U0421 Shore Road and A0002 Shore Road.

Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

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