This is one of four junctions being upgraded on the A1 over the period 2007-09 as part of a single package. The junction gives access to the southern end of Hillsborough town from the A1. At this point, the A1 runs to the west of the town. The Dromore Road leaves Hillsborough to the south and runs parallel to the A1. A short section of carriageway links it to the A1 at a T-junction where vehicles are permitted to turn right. On the other (western) side of the A1, the local Ballygowan Road also joins the A1.

This scheme will see a new overbridge constructed just north of the existing staggered junction. The map below shows the proposed layout, with the bridge allowing vehicles to access the two sides of the A1. The Roads Service ruled out an underpass because the drainage in the area meant it would fill with water unless continuously pumped out, and was also more expensive.

Progress

Update 18 Mar 2008: Work has now begun - two months behind schedule - according to Dromore Today and site visitors.

Update 27 Sep 2007: According to Roads Service, the start of work has now been delayed until January 2008 and is estimated to take until August 2009. However some hedge removal has already taken place ahead of the nesting season.

Update 6 May 2007: Work has not begun and there is no evidence of any imminent work. If the project has been delayed beyond the March 2007 date which Roads Service told Lisburn City Council in autumn 2006, nothing has been stated to that effect.

Map

This plan was included in the Roads Service report to Lisburn City Council, Autumn 2006

See alternative map published by Roads Service in Autumn 2007 here.