Kimmins announces £680,000 road improvement scheme for Cullaville Road, Crossmaglen
Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has announced that a £680,000 carriageway resurfacing scheme on Cullaville Road, Crossmaglen will commence on Wednesday, August 27.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of the Cullaville Road for 2.5 km from Concession Road junction to a point 100m past Lissnaraw Road.
Minister Kimmins said: “This is a substantial investment for the Crossmaglen 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 Crossmaglen area. 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 a road closure from Wednesday, August 27 to Friday, October 31.
The road will be closed daily between 8am–5pm (Mon-Fri) and the road will be open during evenings and weekends.
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via the following route: B30 Cullaville Rd, B30 The Square, B135 Newry St, B135 Carran Road, B135 Cloghoge Road, B135 Freeduff Road, B135 Skerriff Road, B135 Cullyhanna Road, A29 Dundalk Road, A25 Blaney Road, R182, R181, N53, A37 Concession Road and vice-versa.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday, October 31, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.