Roadworks taking place 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.

A6, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey

There will be an off-peak lane closure from 100 metres north and south of number 17 Antrim Road to 100 metres west of number 17 Antrim Rd at the junction with Ben Madigan Park on Thursday, July 30 from 9:30am until 4:30pm.

Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Newtownabbey area this week.  Photo: NI Worldplaceholder image
Road users may wish to plan their journeys in advance with roadworks programmes taking place in the Newtownabbey area this week. Photo: NI World

The closure is required for blockages.

Traffic controls will operate, with delays of between 5-15 minutes expected.

M2, Newtownabbey

There will be a continuous hard shoulder closure from Junction 4 Sandyknowes to MSA Applegreen until Monday, July 27 at 6:00am.

The closure is for DBFO1 Major Maintenance Resurfacing and is required as an access lane for works traffic into the site.

Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

M2 Motorway (northbound), Newtownabbey

There will be an overnight road closure from Junction 4 Sandyknowes to Junction 5 Templepatrick from Saturday, July 25 at 8:00pm until Monday, July 27 at 6:00am.

The closure is for DBFO1 Major Maintenance Resurfacing.

A diversion will operate with an alternative route via M0002 M2 Sandyknowes Roundabout off-slip road (northbound), A0006 Antrim Road, A0006 Ballyclare Road, and A0057 Ballyclare Road.

Delays of up to 5 minutes are expected.

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