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Co Antrim crash closes road
NI International Air Show travel advice
Co Antrim crash closes road
The Whitesides Road in Randalstown is closed to traffic in both directions due to a road traffic collision.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route for their journey.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternative route for their journey.
Portrush traffic
In the Portrush area, traffic is busy on the following routes:
- A2 Ballyreagh Road in both directions
- A29 Coleraine Road towards Portrush
Section of M1 closed for resurfacing
Road users are advised that the M1 is closed westbound at junction 10 Lough Road, Lurgan for resurfacing works.
Diversions are in place, but delays are expected in the area.
Diversions are in place, but delays are expected in the area.
NI International Air Show travel advice
The NI International Air Show 2024, organised by Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council, will welcome spectators to the seaside town of Portrush on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 September for two days of aviation attractions and family fun.
To mark the return of the hugely popular event, it is moving to a new location along the coast, starting from Ballyreagh Golf Course to West Bay in Portrush, offering visitors panoramic views and a chance to get prime viewing of the attractions in the sky.
Full details of the event, including parking, can be found at Air Show NI 2024.
Lane closure: A2 Portstewart Road, Portrush
In place on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 6pm, to facilitate traffic control, along with traffic lights in operation to facilitate pedestrians crossing the carriageway during the event.
In place on Saturday and Sunday between 11am and 6pm, to facilitate traffic control, along with traffic lights in operation to facilitate pedestrians crossing the carriageway during the event.
Heavy traffic is expected and motorists are advised to allow extra time for their journey.
Traffic disruption in Cullybackey
Motorists are asked to avoid the Main Street area of Cullybackey in Co Antrim due to an overturned trailer.
Police are advising drivers to seek an alternative route.
Motorists are asked to avoid the Main Street area of Cullybackey in Co Antrim due to an overturned trailer.
Police are advising drivers to seek an alternative route.
Maghera road reopens
The Glenshane Road in Maghera has now fully reopened following an earlier road traffic collision, and traffic is moving freely.
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.
Long delays surrounding Co Down roundabout
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.
Cushendall Road reopens
The Cushendall Road outside Ballymena has reopened following a road traffic collision last night.
Serious crash in Co Antrim
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.
Armagh road reopens following crash
The Battleford Road outside Armagh has reopened following an earlier road traffic collision.
Armagh road closed after crash
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.
Roads around Westlink reopen
The earlier incident on Divis Street at the Millfield Junction has now been cleared and all roads have been reopened.
Kilrea road reopens
The Agivey Road in Kilrea, which was closed yesterday evening following a serious collision, has re-opened this morning.
Serious crash in Kilrea
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.
Multi-vehicle crash on M2
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 crash has been moved to the hard shoulder.
M1 reopened after crash
The M1 motorway fully reopened late last night following an earlier road traffic collision.
Police update on M1 closure
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.”
M1 eastbound closed due to ‘ongoing incident’ with police in attendance
Derry Half Marathon travel advice
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.
The Route
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.
News Catch Up – Wednesday 3rd September