Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has approved £1.15 million for four road projects in Belfast, Derry and Craigantlet. The schemes target resurfacing and safety upgrades, with works starting from 23 February 2026 depending on weather.

The £50,000 safety project at Ballymiscaw Road and Whinney Hill junction in Craigantlet runs from 2 March to 6 March 2026. It removes a left-turn slip lane from Whinney Hill to cut conflict points. Three-way traffic signals operate weekdays, including peaks, with delays expected.

In Derry, £320,000 resurfaces the full loop of U1593 Lincoln Courts from its B530 Rossdowney Road junctions. Preparatory work ends 27 March 2026, and resurfacing finishes by 17 April 2026. A priority traffic system keeps access from Rossdowney Road.

Belfast receives two resurfacing jobs. The £355,000 scheme covers A20 Chichester Street from Upper Arthur Street to Victoria Street and A24 Victoria Street from May Street to Victoria Square Shopping Centre. Overnight closures from 9pm to 6am Sunday to Thursday occur 23 February to 12 March 2026, with diversions via May Street, Donegall Square South, Howard Street, College Square East, College Avenue, Millfield, Carrickhill, Frederick Street, Great Patrick Street and Dunbar Link. Wellington Place, Donegall Square North and Upper Arthur Street close during works.

A separate £423,000 project resurfaces 1.06km of Beechill Road from Purdysburn Road to Newtownbreda Road. Localised lane closures precede full weekday 8am to 6pm closures from 9 March to early May 2026. Diversions follow Purdysburn Road, Saintfield Road, A55 Newtownbreda Road, Belvoir Road and C302 Newtownbreda Road.