Infrastructure Minister, , has announced the award of an
estimated £1.6million contract for a road improvement scheme on
A45 Ballynakilly Road, Coalisland with works expected to commence
in September 2025 and to be complete in summer 2026.
The scheme includes the replacement of Creenagh Bridge including
a stretch of significant road realignment. The scheme will also
include the addition of improved Active Travel footways.
Minister Kimmins said: “This significant road realignment
scheme will improve safety for pedestrians and
road users on the A45 Ballynakilly Road between Coalisland and
the M1 Motorway. It will also assist with heavy goods
vehicle movement and improve commercial connectivity in this
area.”
The Department and contractor will carefully programme the works
and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience.
However, due to the road realignment scheme including a total
bridge replacement, a full road closure will be required during a
period of the contract which will require a temporary traffic
diversion via the B520 Moor Road, B161 Annagher Road, Coalisland
Town, B520 Dungannon Road and vice versa.
Road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow
additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and
are asked to comply with all temporary traffic diversions.
Completion of the work is subject to favourable weather
conditions; however, the Department will keep the public informed
of any change. All work will be carried out in line with current
public health and health and safety advice, with safe systems of
working in place for staff and contractors.
For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes
visit: www.trafficwatchni.com
Notes to editors:
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The contract was awarded to Charles Brand Group Ltd on the 1st of
June 2025.
