Work is due to get underway this week on a Co Antrim road almost a year after a landslide caused its partial collapse.
The Glenshesk Road in Ballycastle partially collapsed due to an embankment failure on March 27 2024 amid severe weather conditions. As a result the road has been partially closed for almost a year.
Stormont's Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins confirmed on Tuesday that embankment reconstruction works on the route will commence this week.
Minister Liz Kimmins said: “Due to the severity of the damage and the topography of the area this has been a complex issue that has required a significant engineering consideration to allow a safe and feasible solution to be developed. I am pleased to confirm we are now in a position to commence the repairs this week.
“As this area is susceptible to landslides, drainage improvement works will be undertaken in association with the embankment reconstruction to reduce the risk of further landslides at this location.
“I am very mindful of the impact this road closure is having, and I would like to thank residents, local businesses and commuters for their continued patience while this essential infrastructure work is carried out.”
To facilitate the safe delivery of the works, the Department for Infrastructure says the B15 Glenshesk Road will remain closed (between Greenan Road junction and Glenbank Road junction) during the duration of the works. Signed diversionary routes are already in place.
A DfI spokesperson added: "It is hoped that the works will be completed by the end of the summer subject to favourable weather conditions. The Department will keep the public informed of the expected road opening dates as the works progress."
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