Phoenix Energy are carrying out essential planned reinforcement of our network on the Upper Newtownards Road. This is to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of our growing and existing customer base now, and into the future.
This project started on 26th August 2024 and is scheduled to continue until the end of April 2025.
We encourage you to keep up to date with progress and upcoming areas of work via this page to best inform your travel arrangements in this area, as timescales are subject to change.
This weekend (Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October) works will take place on the Upper Newtownards Road, at the Ballyregan Road junction.
Construction will take place along two central lanes, allowing traffic to pass the construction site via one lane in city / country bound directions.
Commuters will be able to travel along Ballyregan Road up to the point of works and then join the Upper Newtownards Road country bound. Commuters will also be able to travel along Church Road up to the point of works and then join Upper Newtownards Road citybound. It won’t be possible to cross the junction due to the works and commuters will be diverted towards the Dunlady Road/Robbs Road crossroads. Diversions will be clearly signposted.
Please download the map below which illustrates the direction of traffic that is possible around the junction, along with the diversion map showing the diverted routes towards Robbs Road/Dunlady Road crossroads.
We’re pleased to report that Phase 3 of works (starting at Comber Road junction and moving country bound to the Ballyregan Road) are progressing well and we are on target for completion by Friday 25th October.
Works this weekend: Works at the East Link Road/Upper Newtownards Road junction take place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October. Citybound and country bound traffic will be able to pass through the construction site and access to and from the Ulster Hospital will be maintained.
Commuters will be able to travel along East Link Road up to the point of works at the East Link Road/Upper Newtownards Road junction and then join the Upper Newtownards Road city bound, however will not be able to turn right nor travel straight ahead at the East Link Road/Upper Newtownards junction. Commuters travelling to the hospital along the East Link Road will be diverted along Comber Road from the East Link/Comber Road junction.
Please download the map below which illustrates the direction of traffic that is possible around the junction and a separate map showing the diverted route via Comber Road.
Looking ahead, works at Ballyregan Road junction are planned for the weekend of Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October.
We have, and will continue to, engage with the Department for Infrastructure, public representatives, and members of the public to identify opportunities to continue minimising the impact on journey times.
We would like to thank you for your patience and understanding during these essential planned works.
Please note all timescales subject to change.
Last updated Wednesday 23rd October.
