The Department of Infrastructure is planning to close the Mountain Road for up to six weeks this summer.
Transport bosses are planning to shut the road in August to carry out maintenance.
The move could see the route close fully while the work takes place.
DOI officials have already begun informing stakeholders about the plans.
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