28/11/2025
I welcome confirmation from Infrastructure Minister Liz Kimmins that the Glenshesk Road in Ballycastle will reopen to traffic by 5pm on Monday 1 December.
The road which we know is a key route in and out of Ballycastle towards Armoy, has been closed since March 2024 following a serious embankment failure caused by extreme weather.
This is a hugely significant step forward for local residents, farmers, businesses and all those who rely on the Glenshesk Road every day. I have been consistently calling for its urgent restoration, and I know how frustrating and disruptive this closure has been for the community for such a long period of time.
I want to thank the engineers and contractors who have worked on what has clearly been a complex and challenging repair project. The reopening of the road will come as a real relief to people across the Glens and the wider Ballycastle and Armoy areas.
I welcome the Department’s commitment to removing all temporary traffic management as quickly as possible, while recognising that further progress will depend on weather conditions.
I will continue to engage with the Department to ensure this final phase is completed swiftly and safely, and that local people are kept fully informed as the works conclude.
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