The resurfacing scheme, which is set to start on Monday (October 21), will extend to 1.0 kilometre along the Seven Mile Straight from number 94 Seven Mile Straight junction to the Ballysculty Road. Advertisement Advertisement Commenting on the project, Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd MLA said: “This is a substantial investment for the Antrim area which will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users.
Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. "The investment demonstrates my commitment to investing in and improving our rural 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 residents, businesses and those travelling in the Antrim area.
Advertisement Advertisement " Work is expected to be substantially completed by Monday, November 8. I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.” A Department for Infrastructure spokesperson added: “To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement weekday lane closures from Monday, October 21 to Friday, October 25 from 8am to 6pm with traffic lights in operation.
"From October 28 to November 8, it will be necessary to implement a road closure to facilitate the resu.
