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.

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.   

This weekend Phoenix Energy will be carrying out works at the junction of Carrowreagh Road/Upper Newtownards Road.

Construction is due to commence on Saturday 25th January and finish on Sunday 26th January with extended working hours in place to help minimise the duration of works.

Carrowreagh Road will be closed in one direction for traffic coming from Upper Newtownards Road and a diversion will be placed via Dunlady Road. Traffic heading towards the Upper Newtownards Road from Carrowreagh Business Park or Millreagh will be unaffected.

Download the map below to see the area of works.

This weekend, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th January, works will take place on the Upper Newtownards Road, at the Stoney Road junction.

Construction will take place along two central lanes at the junction, allowing traffic to flow via one lane in city / country bound directions.

Access to Stoney Road and Ardcarn Way will be possible in one direction only from the Upper Newtownards Road, depending on your direction of travel. It will not be possible to cross the works site in the central two lanes. See the map below for more detail.

We regret these works may impact local traffic flow and appreciate this may inconvenience residents and businesses. 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.

The final phase of works along the Upper Newtownards Road will commence on Monday 6th January at the Stoney Road junction, moving citybound to Hawthornden Way and run for approximately 16 weeks, ending April 2025.

Traffic management will be in place throughout the project with lane closures in both directions and the need for road closures at junctions and streets along the route. Traffic flow will be maintained via one lane in both a city and country bound direction.

Please keep an eye on this page for the latest updates. Download the map below to view the area of works:

Gas works are currently paused for the festive season as the embargo continues until early January 2025. The final phase of works will start at the Stoney Road junction on Monday 6th January 2025, moving citybound to Hawthornden Way. 

Two central lanes will be closed as work takes place, allowing traffic to flow via one lane in a citybound and country bound direction. The works are scheduled for approximately 16 weeks, ending April 2025. 

Local diversions will be in place for side streets and all work will be carried out in small sections to minimise impact to commuters.

Please note all timescales subject to change. Last updated Tuesday 21st January 2025.