£326,000 road resurfacing scheme announced for Templepatrick
- Love Ballymena
- 4 days ago
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Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has confirmed a £326,000 footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme for Antrim Road, Templepatrick.
The improvement project, which has already seen footway works commence, will involve weekday road closures between Monday 29 September and Tuesday 7 October 2025.
Minister Kimmins said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Templepatrick area which demonstrates my commitment to improving our strategic road network, which is vital for connecting our businesses and communities. Once completed the scheme will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users.
“I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out and remind road users to allow extra time for their journey.”
Road closures and diversions
To facilitate the works, two weekday road closures will be in place from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Diversionary routes will be clearly signed.
For A6 Antrim Road traffic:
Diversion via C28 Paradise Walk, B95 Loughanmore Road, B95 Greystone Road, B518 Ballycraigy Road, and A6 Belfast Road.
HGV and motorway traffic heading to Belfast International Airport will be redirected via the A57 Ballyclare Road, M2 Templepatrick Interchange, M22 Dunsilly roundabout, A26 Ballymena Road, A6 Dublin Road, C24 Dublin/Belfast Road, U1114 Antrim Road, and A57 Airport Road.
For B95 The Village traffic:
Traffic heading to Dunadry/Antrim will be diverted via C27 Lylehill Road, A52 Ballyutoag Road, B39 Seven Mile Straight, C28 Old Ballyrobin Road, and A57 Ballyrobin Road.
Traffic heading to Parkgate/Doagh will be redirected via B95 Old Coach Road, B95 Mallusk Road, C30 Scullions Road, and A6 Antrim Road.
The Department for Infrastructure said that the scheme has been carefully scheduled to reduce disruption, but delays are still expected.
A spokesperson added:
“While steps have been taken to accommodate local access throughout the scheme, 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.”
Completion Date
The project is expected to be substantially complete by Tuesday 7 October 2025, subject to favourable weather conditions.
