Infrastructure Minister and Communities Minister
have announced the
commencement of a public realm and road improvement scheme of
over £800,000 on A25 New Street and U6294 Canal Quay in Newry
City. The scheme will include the installation of a new
toucan-controlled crossing on A25 New Street in the city. A
significant part of the funding for this scheme has been made
available by the Department for Communities.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of
the full length of New Street commencing at the roundabout
beside Newry Courthouse to its junction with Canal Street, a
distance of 290 metres as well as resurfacing of Canal Quay
from its junction with New Street to its junction with Erskine
Street, a distance of 170 metres.
Infrastructure Minister said:
“This is a substantial investment for the Newry area which will
deliver significant benefits for local businesses, residents and
road users . The investment demonstrates my commitment to
improving our road network, which is vital for connecting our
businesses and communities. This work will greatly improve the
strength and surface quality of this section of the road network
to the benefit of local residents, businesses and those
travelling in the Newry area. Work is expected to
be substantially completed by Sunday 1
March 2026. I would like to thank residents,
local businesses and commuters for their patience while this
essential infrastructure work is carried out.”
Communities Minister said:
“My Department's funding of £798,000 will help unlock the full
potential of the Newry Towpath and Greenway, as set out in the
Newry Masterplan. These improvements will deliver a new safe
crossing point and upgrade surface conditions to enhance the
route's suitability for walkers, runners, and cyclists. This
investment will increase active travel from the Newry Canal
Walkway towards the Newry Towpath, making it a safe, accessible,
and vibrant sustainable travel corridor.”
To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be
necessary to implement daily lane closures from Monday 12 January
to Friday 6 February 2026, to carry out any preparatory works in
advance of the actual resurfacing operations. Night-Time closures
and a number of Sunday closures will be required to facilitate
the resurfacing works. These dates and further information will
be confirmed later .
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic
management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however, while
steps have been taken to accommodate local access 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 restrictions.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be
substantially complete by Sunday 1 March 2026, however the
Department will keep the public informed of any change.
Details of the second and final phase of the scheme will be
announced in due course.
