Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins has approved two carriageway resurfacing projects in Northern Ireland. The schemes total £658,000 and target roads in Lisburn and Newtownabbey, with work beginning on Monday 2 March 2026.

On Halfpenny Gate Road in Lisburn, a £342,000 project covers 1.94 kilometres from the Meadow Road junction to Robbery Road. Closures will apply Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm until early July 2026. Signed diversions will use Meadow Road, A3 Lisburn Road, A3 Moira Road, Gravelhill Road and Lurganure Road. Completion is set for 10 July 2026, subject to weather.

In Newtownabbey, £316,000 funds resurfacing over 0.4 kilometres on the B90 Old Carrick Road from its junction with Monkstown Road and C35 Knockagh Road westbound. Daytime closures run from 2 March to 27 March 2026, with the road open overnight and weekends. Diversions include B59 Doagh Road, C35 Monkstown Road, and routes via B513 Station Road and A2 Shore Road.

Kimmins stated the funding strengthens road surfaces to aid residents, drivers, businesses and community links. She requested patience from locals and commuters for expected delays despite efforts to limit disruption. Local access and bus services will continue where possible.

The Department for Infrastructure maintains Northern Ireland's regional roads outside major cities. These works form part of routine upgrades to address wear and support connectivity.