Work begins on the Dublin Road’s new Cycleway

A £340,000 cycleway, footpath and carriageway resurfacing scheme on the Dublin Road, Omagh has commenced.

The works will extend along the Dublin Road, to provide approximately 530 metres of new cycleway and footpath from Belvedere Park junction towards the junction of Ballynahatty Road along the Western side of the Dublin Road.

This new cycleway and footpath will be an extension of the cycleway and footpath facilities which have recently been constructed along the Dublin Road from Townview Avenue towards the Belvedere Park junction. This scheme will further provide approximately 200 metres of new footpath along the eastern side of the Dublin Road extending from the cemetery, as well as improving sightlines, upgrading drainage and a resurfacing of the Dublin Road carriageway.

The work will involve widening the existing footway along the western side of the carriageway and resurfacing of the Dublin Road between Belvedere Park junction and the junction of Ballynahatty Road to provide a new combined Cycleway  and Footway whilst further providing an extension to the existing footpath network along the eastern side of the carriageway.

Subject to favourable weather conditions all work will be completed by March 18.

Infrastructure Minister Nichola Mallon welcomed the scheme, “This scheme is part of my commitment to the delivery of active travel schemes across the North and to making walking, wheeling and cycling a safer and more attractive option for people getting around. This will greatly enhance provision for cyclists and pedestrians and provide further opportunities for active travel. When complete the upgraded route will provide an improved facility in the Omagh area to encourage more walking, wheeling and cycling at this location.

“I would like to thank local residents and businesses in advance for their cooperation and ask that they comply with all temporary traffic restrictions while these much needed works are completed.”