Members of the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council gathered to hear details regarding upcoming infrastructure developments from the Department for Infrastructure.

Divisional Roads Manager Cindy Noble presented an overview of structural maintenance budgets covering the current and next financial years.

An indicative allocation of roughly £98 million has been set aside for structural works this year, representing a rise of about £30 million compared with the prior period.

Rural Roads maintenance funding for 2026/27 is estimated at £10 million, which is twice the amount approved last year.

Key resurfacing projects finished in the previous twelve months included Moy Road in Armagh, Charles Street and Dungannon Road in Portadown, plus Dechomet Road in Katesbridge.

Planned improvements for the coming period involve upgrading the traffic lights at Church Street and Hanover Street in Portadown.

New pedestrian crossings are scheduled for Scarva Road in Banbridge and Sloan Street in Lurgan.

Several footway resurfacing schemes have already been finished, with work completed at The Square in Richhill, Main Street in Loughgall, Bunker Hill and Ashlea Bend in Markethill.

Additional ground improvements include dropped kerbs and tactile paving installations at Drumlin Drive in Lurgan and Ballyoran Park in Portadown.

Looking ahead to the 2026/27 budget cycle, further resurfacing schemes are being considered across the borough.

Specific locations under consideration for this phase include Coolmillish Road in Markethill and Ballygowan Road in Banbridge.

Cottage Road in Lurgan is also listed among the sites where surface treatments are intended to take place.

Ms Noble emphasised that these initiatives aim to provide tangible advantages for residents and drivers travelling through the region.

The council area spans multiple towns including Armagh, Banbridge, Craigavon, Portadown, Lurgan, Markethill and Richhill.

No further details were provided regarding the exact start dates or completion timelines for the proposed works.

The briefing concluded with confirmation that the current funding package supports the highest priority projects identified by planners.