Phoenix Energy will be undertaking major construction work on the A2 Dual Carriageway stretching from Station Road Roundabout, Newtownabbey, through to the Old Shore Road and then completing close to the junction of Trooperslane Carrickfergus on the A2 Belfast Road, Belfast bound. 

This essential network reinforcement project will support the continued security of gas supply to 34,000 customers in Carrickfergus, Newtownabbey and the surrounding area.  

By way of update, we are now 14 weeks into the project. We continue to liaise with DfI and public representatives in order to minimise traffic implications on commuters where possible.

Next week, our main area of works will be on Abbeydale Close, off the main Shore Road, and will affect a small number of residents from properties who we have liaised with.

 On Monday and Tuesday of next week, our work will continue between Seapark roundabout and Trooperslane Road. Our works will be in the central reservation, and we will have the following traffic restrictions in place:

• Belfast Bound – reduced to one lane from 09:30 to 18:00
• Carrickfergus Bound – reduced to one lane from 06:00 to 16:00

The planned construction work has involved consultation with the Department of Infrastructure and subsequent communication with local businesses and elected representatives.

We regret these works may impact local traffic flow and appreciate this may inconvenience residents and businesses. Please be assured that we will take all reasonable steps to complete these works efficiently, in a manner that minimises disruption to the local community.

If you have any special requirements or questions about the work being undertaken, please contact Phoenix Energy at 03454 555 555 or email info@phoenixenergyni.com and ask to speak to the Planning Team.

By way of update, we are now 14 weeks into the project. We continue to liaise with DfI and public representatives in order to minimise traffic implications on commuters where possible.

Works next week will be moving on to the section between Seapark roundabout and Trooperslane Road. Our works will be in the central reservation and we will have the following traffic restrictions in place:  

-              Belfast Bound – reduced to one lane from 09:30 to 18:00

-              Carrickfergus Bound – reduced to one lane from 06:00 to 16:00

Please note dates and timescales are based on best endeavours, they may be subject to change depending on ground conditions.

Phoenix Energy are carrying out essential network reinforcement works on the Shore Road Newtownabbey to support the needs of our existing and growing customer base. We regret the level of impact this is having to commuter traffic Belfast bound.

We carried out extensive local engagement prior to construction work commencing and continue to proactively engage with third party agencies to consider further traffic alleviation measures.

Phoenix Energy are committed to carrying out these works in a manner that minimises wider impact for the duration of these essential works, and we will keep local representatives informed of progress with the work and with any proposed traffic management considerations. Timescales and updates on the works will be available across our digital platforms.

Please find the below advert and Q&A which featured in the Newtownabbey Times, Larne Times and Carrick Times on Thursday 1st June. The Q&A with Phoenix Natwork Operator, David Sloan can also downloaded here.