Better, wider roads have raised expectations among the rural population, too, and among those living close to the highways.

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Even close to the cities and highways, roads soon peter out into pot-holed dirt tracks.

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However, motorists are facing some disruption through Wednesday morning, after highways officials were forced to close a number of roads.

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Director of Highways Richard Pearson said the work will involve the installation of drainage pipes across the road close to the entrance to the Carrick Park Estate.

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