Motorists and other road users in the Causeway Coast and Glens district should expect disruption this week as several temporary closures and lane restrictions come into force for essential works.
Where and when to expect disruption
The measures are to allow a combination of environmental works, utility connections, fibre testing, overhead-line maintenance and railway crossing works. Delays and diversions will operate at the sites listed below, with alternative routes put in place where necessary.
- Armoy (A0044 Hillside Road) – lane closure between Lagge Road and Glenshesk Road on Wednesday 22 July, 9.30am–4.30pm for environmental works on behalf of GTE.
- Limavady (U2234 Roe Mill Road) – road closed from William Street to Rathbrady Road until 4pm on Friday 24 July for sewer and water connections; a diversion will be in place and delays are expected.
- Dungiven (U2248 Gortnahey Road) – road closed from junction at Beech Road to junction at Drumrane Road from Thursday 16 July, 9.30am until Tuesday 21 July, 4.30pm for testing rod and roping and civils works to clear blockages on the Fibrus network; diversions will operate.
- Bushmills (U5033 Isle Road) – closure from Islandranny Road junction to Straid Road junction on Wednesday 22 July, 9am–5pm for NIE overhead lines works; delays and a signed diversion are expected.
- Bellarena (U2253 Curragh Road) – closure from Limestone Road to Seacoast Road from 11pm on Wednesday 22 July until 6am on Thursday 23 July for NI railway level crossing maintenance; a diversion will be in place.
- Portstewart (U3302 Roselick Road) – closure from Cromore Road to Bellemont Road on Thursday 23 July, 9.30am–4.30pm to allow fibre installation to a customer’s property; a diversion will operate.
Diversions and alternative routes
Drivers should note the specified alternative routes where provided. The main diversions indicated are:
| Location | Alternative route |
|---|---|
| Roe Mill Road, Limavady | U2515 Rathbrady Road → B0068 Irish Green Street → A0371 Irish Green Street → A0371 Catherine Street |
| Gortnahey Road, Dungiven | U2416 Killyblight Road → U2246 Bovevagh Road → B0192 Drumrane Road → U2248 Gortnahey Road |
| Isle Road, Bushmills | U5033 Isle Road → U5036 Islandranny Road → C0100 Moycraig Road → B0017 Straid Road |
| Curragh Road, Bellarena | U2284 Limestone Road → A2002 Seacoast Road |
| Roselick Road, Portstewart | U3302 Roselick Road → U3303 Loguestown Road → U3300 Islandtasserty Road → B0185 Cromore Road → B0185 Station Road |
Advice for travellers
Road users are advised to allow extra time for journeys that may be affected by these works and to follow the temporary signage and diversions. Where closures are in place for substantial periods, local access arrangements are usually retained for residents and emergency vehicles, but drivers should expect delays.
Information issued with the works details indicates the closures are required to facilitate necessary environmental, utility, telecommunications and railway maintenance across the district.
Motorists who rely on these routes for commuting, school runs or deliveries should check for any updates from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council or the contractors involved, especially if journeys are time-sensitive.
