A £490,000 road improvement scheme on the A27 Auglish Road between Tandragee and Poyntzpass has been announced by Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins. The work will include approximately 500 metres of full width resurfacing near the Monclone Road junction, as well as large scale patching, drainage improvements and verge stability works at various locations along the route.

According to the Department for Infrastructure, the works are scheduled to be completed by Friday 4 December 2026, subject to favourable weather conditions. Minister Kimmins stated that the investment in essential maintenance resurfacing will deliver significant benefits for residents and road users, and thanked residents, local businesses and commuters for their patience during the works.

To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme, daytime lane closures under traffic signal control will operate on weekdays between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November. This will be followed by daytime road closures Monday to Friday between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm from Monday 16 November to Friday 4 December. Traffic will be diverted via the A27 Shepherds Way, A28 Armagh Road, and B3 Tandragee Road at Markethill, and vice versa.

The Department has programmed the works and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience. Road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity, and to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.