A major resurfacing scheme on the Westlink has been postponed and will now start next weekend.
Work on the project was due to start on the May 19-22, with the Department for Infrastructure now saying that the work will commence on Friday, May 26.
It will see structural maintenance work take place along the westbound lanes, between Divis and Broadway Underpass is scheduled to be completed over weekends of, 26-29 May, 2-5 June and 17-19 June.
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Further closures may be required but the Department will keep the public informed in advance.
The Department has said that in order to complete the scheme safely, it will be necessary to implement a series of lane closures and overnight road closures along the Westlink on each of these weekends.
On the weekends of May, 26-29, and June, 2-5, the westbound carriageway will be closed between Divis and Grosvenor Road as follows:
- Friday from 11.00 pm until 8.00 am on Saturday
- Saturday from 9.00 pm until 10.00 am on Sunday
- Sunday from 9.00 pm until 6.00 am on Monday.
On the weekend of June, 17- 19, the westbound carriageway will be closed between Divis and Grosvenor Road as follows:
- Saturday from 9.00 pm until 10.00 am on Sunday
- Sunday from 9.00 pm until 6.00 am on Monday.
One lane of the westbound carriageway will operate at other times during Saturday and Sunday. The eastbound carriageway towards Belfast will be unaffected.
During periods of closure a diversionary route will be signed via Divis Street, College Avenue, Great Victoria Street, Bruce Street, Dublin Road, Donegall Road, Broadway Roundabout, M1 motorway.
The Department says it has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
It has said that the work should be completed by June 19 subject to weather conditions and it will keep the public notified to any changes.
Further details will be communicated via the Department’s social media channels and at Trafficwatchni(external link opens in a new window / tab).
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