9 February 2005
NEW LISBURN SIGNALS SWITCH ON THIS SUNDAY
Roads Service has announced that new traffic signals will be switched on this Sunday (13 February) at the Moira Road / Halftown Road / Lissue Road junction in Lisburn.
The switch on is part of the final phase in an ongoing improvement scheme at the junction which has been carried out in recent months.
Motorists are advised that other work will be undertaken over the weekend including laying a new wearing course surface. This is planned to be undertaken over Saturday 12 February and Sunday 13 February. To facilitate this work Lissue Road and Halftown Road will be closed at Moira Road from 8.00am until 6.00pm on both days.
Unfortunately it will not be possible to maintain access to either Lissue Road or Halftown Road from Moira Road between these hours while this work is in progress. Diversion routes will be signed for traffic to and from Lissue Industrial Estate and to and from Halftown Road and access will be available to both roads by following the diversion routes.
Moira Road will remain open through the junction and traffic control will operate on both days to facilitate the surfacing operations.
A Roads Service spokesman said: "The road closures are necessary for the safety of road users and the construction of the works.
"Drivers are asked to take extra care when driving through the junction and around the diversion routes during Saturday and Sunday. The road closures are taking place at the weekend to minimise disruption to the travelling public and the diversion routes will be clearly signed."
NOTES TO EDITORS:
- Work commenced in November 2004 as planned and is proceeding to schedule.
- This is the last phase of surfacing at the junction.
- For media enquiries contact Paddy Cullen at DRD Press Office 028 90540817
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