£120,000 major road improvement scheme for Draperstown

Transport Minister Danny Kennedy has announced the start of a £120,000 major road improvement scheme on the B40 Magherafelt Road in Draperstown. The 1km resurfacing work is programmed to commence on Monday, July 27 and is expected to last for five weeks. The Minister said: “This scheme will greatly improve the strength and surface quality of this stretch of carriageway on this important route into the Sperrins through Draperstown.” To help minimise any inconvenience to the travelling public and local businesses two-way traffic flow will be maintained during this period except for a two day closure on 24 and 25 August 2015 to facilitate the final surfacing. During this period traffic will be diverted via the B41Tobermore Road and the A29 Desertmartin Road. Advisory signage will also be provided to inform motorists that access to local businesses and services is maintained. The above planned dates are subject to favourable weather conditions and TransportNI will keep the public informed of any change. TransportNI has carefully programmed the works operations and traffic management arrangements in order to minimise any inconvenience to the public, however motorists should be aware that some delays may be expected and that additional time should be allowed when planning any journeys. For traffic information and news of improvement schemes across Northern Ireland visit: http://trafficwatchni.com/home