Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.
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M2 update
The M2 has now fully reopened following a crash this afternoon.
M2 closure
The M2 is currently closed south-bound at Antrim Area Hospital due to a crash. Traffic is being diverted off at Junction 7 and road users are being advised to seek an alternative route.
Co Antrim delays
Long delays are being reported on the A57 Templepatrick Road between M2 J5 and the Station Road/The Longshot junction due to a broken-down vehicle close to Dennison JCB in this area.
‘Hazardous’ conditions
The PSNI are warning road users that driving conditions are hazardous on many routes across Northern Ireland this morning due to snow and freezing temperatures. The advice is to reduce your speed and drive to suit the conditions.
A weather warning for snow and ice remains in place until 10am, and longer journey times are expected by road, bus and train. Salting of roads on the scheduled network at risk has been undertaken overnight, and additional secondary salting is underway in many areas this morning.
Emergency services at scene of incident on Westlink on-slip
The ambulance service is attending an incident on the A12 Westlink on-slip at Clifton Street, heading towards York Street. It is currently blocked by a HGV.
Update: Clifton Street, North Belfast is closed in both directions between Carlisle Circus and North Queen Street following a road traffic collision this morning. Both the on slip and off slip onto the Westlink at Clifton Street are also closed and motorists should seek alternative routes.
PSNI warn road users over icy driving conditions
Road users are advised to exercise caution due to icy roads throughout Northern Ireland. Stopping distances increase greatly when weather conditions are poor, so slow down and leave a bigger gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Road users are advised to exercise caution due to icy roads throughout Northern Ireland. Stopping distances increase greatly when weather conditions are poor, so slow down and leave a bigger gap between your vehicle and the vehicle in front.
Long delays on Glenshane Pass in both directions
A6 Glenshane Pass driving conditions
Drivers warned to exercise caution due to risk of ice and snow
The Department for Infrastructure has warned motorists over driving conditions on Wednesday morning with a yellow weather warning still in place until 10am today.
The PSNI has also issued a warning to motorists:
“Please take extra care on the roads this morning especially on those which may not have been gritted. Clear your windscreen of ice and snow before you set off and remember to slow down and increase the distance between you and the car ahead.”
Roads salted overnight due to low temperatures
Further salting of roads on the scheduled network at risk has been undertaken overnight , road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads (2/2)
Watch: Snow arrives in Northern Ireland as temperatures fall below 0