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Major Belfast traffic disruption during three days of NIE repairs
Major Belfast traffic disruption during three days of NIE repairs
Road users are being warned of significant disruption expected to affect traffic in Belfast between Wednesday 24 and Friday 26 July due to major NIE cable repairs on the Grosvenor Road, between Durham Street and Stanley Street.
Closures:
- Lane 1 closure: (Wednesday 24 July) From Stanley Street to Durham Street
- Full road closure: Thursday 25 and Friday 26 July
- Westlink off slip lane closure for duration of road closure: From midnight on the night of 24 July
- Lane 1 and 2 closures at Howard Street
- Access to the Westlink for Lisburn-bound traffic will be open
- Hard closure points from Durham Street to Westlink on slip
Multiple diversions will be in place for the duration of the NIE repair works.
When factored in with the ongoing works already in this area, significant impact on travel times into and out of the city centre is likely.
Road users are advised to expect delays and factor this into their travel plans for the duration of this closure.
When factored in with the ongoing works already in this area, significant impact on travel times into and out of the city centre is likely.
Road users are advised to expect delays and factor this into their travel plans for the duration of this closure.
M2 reopens following earlier crash
M2 Northbound – Road Users are advised that the earlier incident on the M2 Northbound close to the TemplePatrick Off Slip Jct5 has now been cleared and the road is reopened.
Ongoing incident on M2
Road Users are advised of on ongoing incident on the M2 Northbound close to the TemplePatrick Off Slip Jct5.
Traffic has came to a standstill. PSNI are in attendance. Please find an alternative route for your journey if possible.
Traffic has came to a standstill. PSNI are in attendance. Please find an alternative route for your journey if possible.
A1 oil spill update
An earlier oil spill affecting the inside northbound lane of the A1 dual carriageway in Newry, from Sheepsbridge to Gibsons Quarry, has been treated.
It is reported that all lanes are now running normally for the time of day.
It is reported that all lanes are now running normally for the time of day.
A1 oil spill
The PSNI has received a report of an oil spill in Newry, on the A1.
The spill is said to stretch for miles along the inside northbound lane of the dual carriageway, from Sheepsbridge to Gibsons Quarry.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution until the spill can be treated.
The spill is said to stretch for miles along the inside northbound lane of the dual carriageway, from Sheepsbridge to Gibsons Quarry.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution until the spill can be treated.
Serious crash in Co Down
The Tirkelly Hill Road, Ballyroney, is closed due to a serious one vehicle road traffic collision in the area. Local diversions are in place, and police and emergency services are at the scene.
Traffic signal outages in Belfast and Co Derry
Serious one-vehicle crash on A1 in County Down
A statement from the PSNI said: “Motorists are urged to avoid the A1 between Hillsborough and Dromore due to a serious one vehicle road traffic collision in the area.
“There are diversions in place in both the northbound and southbound lanes. Please seek an alternative route for your journey where possible.”
Police said the A1 reopened after a couple of hours and one man was taken to hospital for his injuries.
Police said the A1 reopened after a couple of hours and one man was taken to hospital for his injuries.
Woman seriously injured in crash
The Mussenden Road in Castlerock has reopened following an earlier one vehicle road traffic collision this morning.
Police said: “Shortly before 6:10am, it was reported that a silver Ford Focus was involved in the incident. A woman in her 40s, who was the driver of the vehicle, was taken to hospital for injuries that are believed to be serious at this time.”
Serious crash on north coast
Mussenden Road, Castlerock is closed in both directions this morning, following a serious road traffic collision. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey.
Ormeau Road incident cleared
The incident this afternoon on the Ormeau Road at Rutland Street has now been cleared.
Ongoing incident on Ormeau Road in Belfast- lanes blocked
Road Users are advised of an ongoing incident on the Ormeau Rd at Rutland St heading in the Direction of Ormeau Embankment. Both Lanes are currently blocked. Please approach with caution.
M1 on slip and off slip closed
M1 – Eastbound. Both the on slip and off slip at Moira junction 9 are currently closed due to an ongoing traffic incident.
Motorist should use next available exit.
Motorist should use next available exit.
Holywood crash cleared
The earlier incident at the junction of Esplanade and Shore Road in Holywood, heading Belfast-bound, has now been cleared.
Crash on A2 Sydenham Bypass in Holywood causing heavy delays
The Belfast Road has reopened
Serious crash in Co Antrim
Police and other emergency services are in attendance at a serious road traffic collision on the Belfast Road in Whitehead. Local diversions are in place with traffic currently being diverted via the Raw Brae Road, and police are asking the public to use alternative routes.
Westlink offslip closed due to ongoing incident
A12/Westlink – The Broadway off slip (westbound) is currently closed to through traffic due to an ongoing incident.
Belfast road reopens after lorry incident
The Knock Road area at its junction with the Upper Newtownards Road in east Belfast has now reopened after a lorry shed its load earlier today.
Lorry sheds its load on Belfast road
There is currently traffic disruption in the Knock Road area at its junction with the Upper Newtownards Road after a lorry shed its load. Officers are in the area directing traffic, which is currently down to one lane. Police are advising road users to slow down as you approach and exercise caution.