NI traffic alerts: Emergency services at scene of Maghera crash

The Glenshane Road in Maghera is partially closed due to a road traffic collision. Emergency services are at the scene, and police are advising road users to seek an alternate route.

 

There are long delays near the Six Roads End roundabout outside Bangor after reports of a collision. The delays are on both the Gransha Road and the Green Road.

The Cushendall Road outside Ballymena has reopened following a road traffic collision last night. 

The Cushendall Road outside Ballymena is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. 

The closure is in place from the junctions of Tully Road and Killyflugh Road and from Ballygarvey Road.

The Battleford Road outside Armagh has reopened following an earlier road traffic collision. 

The Battleford Road outside Armagh is currently closed due to a single-vehicle collision. Traffic from Armagh is being diverted up the Tullyneagh and Maydown Roads, while Armagh-bound traffic is being directed to the Bracknagh Road towards Killylea Road.

The earlier incident on Divis Street at the Millfield Junction has now been cleared and all roads have been reopened. 

The Agivey Road in Kilrea, which was closed yesterday evening following a serious collision, has re-opened this morning. 

Motorists are advised to avoid the Agivey Road, Kilrea, as police and emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious one vehicle road traffic collision. Diversions are in place. 

Emergency services are dealing with a multi-vehicle crash on the M2 Foreshore approaching the Fortwilliam Roundabout. Motorists are warned to slow down on approach with care. The fire service and the PSNI are at the scene. 
The crash has been moved to the hard shoulder. 

The M1 motorway fully reopened late last night following an earlier road traffic collision.

A statement from the PSNI said: “Road users are advised the M1 motorway near Portadown is currently closed eastbound, between junctions 10 and 11 due to a two vehicle road traffic collision. Please seek an alternate route for your journey.”

Up to 2,700 runners are expected to take part in the 41st Derry Half Marathon today and a number of traffic restrictions and temporary speed limits will be in place to facilitate them.

Runners will leave Ebrington Square at 9.30am and will finish back there between 10.40am and 1pm. The majority of the route is along the city’s greenway network, however some traffic may be affected.

Ebrington Square, Ebrington Access Road, St Columb’s Road to its junction with Browning Drive, King Street to its junction with St Columb’s Road, Waterside Link from Duke Street to King Street, Lower Deck Craigavon Bridge, Foyle Road, Foyleside Roundabout, Foyle Embankment, Peace Bridge, the Waterside Greenway onto the Strathfoyle Greenway into Strathfoyle Village by Stradown Drive.

The course then takes the runners along Temple Road to its Junction with the A2, the A2 Dual Carriageway (southbound), Foyle Bridge (eastbound), Lower Culmore Road, Bay Road Park and back along the Greenway over the iconic Peace Bridge to finish.

Drivers are asked to follow the signed diversions, allow extra time for journeys, and follow the instructions of the police and race marshals.

Residents along the route can help alleviate congestion by parking vehicles off the road for the duration of the race.

The Peace Bridge will be closed to pedestrian traffic from 9am – 1.00pm however runners can use it to access the start line if they wish to park in the Cityside where there are more spaces available than the Waterside.

On the Cityside there are paid carparks available in the multi-stories at Foyleside and Quayside Shopping Centres while, along the quay, the Council Car Park and Queen’s Quay Car Parks are open to the public and are free of charge.

In the Waterside there are limited spaces available at the Foyle Arena, Oak Grove Primary, Duke Street and Old Bridge House.

Passengers intending to take the 9.38am train service to Belfast are also advised to allow extra time for their journey if they are traveling to the NW Transport Hub by road and to familiarise themselves with the road closures.

The event organisers apologise for any inconvenience and will make every effort to minimise disruption. 

More details including a map are available at Derry Half Marathon 2024.

The Ballynahinch Road in Crossgar has been closed from the Listooder Roadd to Church Road due to an ongoing incident. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to find an alternative route.

The Westlink in Belfast has now fully reopened to traffic following an earlier road traffic collision.

The Westlink in Belfast is currently closed to traffic heading city-bound from Broadway Roundabout due to a road traffic collision. Delays are to be expected and motorists should seek an alternative route for their journey.

A statement from the PSNI this morning said: “Road users are being advised to expect traffic delays in Newry this Friday evening, 30th August, due to a number of planned parades in the city. 

“Both parades are expected to be underway by 7.15pm, and it is anticipated that they will have concluded by 10.30pm.

“Officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic in the city, but to avoid potential delays, please seek an alternative route for your journey where possible.”

A statement from the PSNI this afternoon said:  “There will be some traffic disruption in Newry this Saturday afternoon, 31st August as Newry Pride parade takes place.

“Assembly for the parade is at the Albert Basin, departing at 1pm. The route is along Buttercrane Quay, Merchant’s Quay, Needham Bridge and Hill Street for approximately 2pm. Officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic.

“Police urge the public and road users to plan any journeys in advance and, if travelling to the event, park legally and do not obstruct access to any residential or business properties.”

Motorists are advised that the A1 southbound, Banbridge is closed between the Bridgewater roundabout and Loughbrickland due to a bus on fire. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.