Enniskillen town centre will face major disruptions next month as the next stage of the Public Realm Scheme takes place.

As a result of this work, the Diamond area will be closed to traffic from January 17 until February 11.

A Fermanagh and Omagh District Council spokesman said: "Following recent completion of resurfacing to substantially complete works to Belmore Street, East Bridge Street and Church Street, and with Darling Street previously completed, works to the Public Realm Scheme will move into their final phase at the Diamond, and the adjacent streets of Water Street and Eden Street, in January .

"Works on the final phase of the Enniskillen Public Realm Scheme, which includes the resurfacing of the Diamond carriageway, are due to commence in the New Year.

"As part of these works, the contractor will be removing the existing carriageway surface within the Diamond, and installing natural stone setts.

"To facilitate this work, a road closure will be required for the duration of the works.

"The Diamond carriageway will be closed continuously from Monday, January 17 at 7am until Friday, February 11 at 5pm. Footpaths will remain open at all times.

"Traffic will be diverted off East Bridge Street down Regal Pass, and local residential access will be maintained to Castle Place.

"The Council and contractor appreciates that this will cause disruption to the town centre, but the contractor will try to alleviate any problems, where possible, to help the flow of the traffic.

"Local access will be provided where possible. Access will be available for emergency vehicles at all times."