St Patrick’s Link Road will be a 2.4 km new single carriageway, with a 30mph speed limit, linking the Larne Road Link and the Broughshane Road in Ballymena.
Works continue to progress well, with the works now commenced at the Larne Link tie-in where the new right turn lane and signalised junction is being formed, along with alterations to the roadway adjacent to the cinema, where the new St Patricks Link Road ties in.
Works are progressing well with the carriageway construction complete to base layer. Final surface layer works have commenced for the new pavements and the
new shared footpath/cycle way.
The trees have all been planted with some even flowering, with the landscaping now substantially complete.
The majority of the fencing has been installed’, with the vehicle restraint installation also nearing completion. The new LED lighting columns have now had the heads attached and testing is ongoing.
The remaining works will include a pelican crossing, new traffic lights, road markings and restoration of the remaining with the works due to finish next month and road due to open Summer 2023.
Upcoming Works:
- Project completion Summer 2023
Looking North toward St Patrick’s Regeneration Site
Ecos Junction – April ’23
Ecos Junction – December ’22
Former 3G Pitch – July
Former 3G Pitch – December
KFC Junction – April ’23
View North towards former St Patrick’s Barracks
View North towards St Patrick’s Barracks
Visit to Broughshane Primary School
Visit to Ballymena Primary School