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Roads chief explains ‘safety’ reason for sudden change to Belfast city centre junction
Ongoing incident in Belfast city centre
Due to an ongoing incident three lanes of Nelson Street in Belfast city centre are currently blocked. Delays are to be expected at Nelson Street off slip leaving the M2.
Due to an ongoing incident three lanes of Nelson Street in Belfast city centre are currently blocked. Delays are to be expected at Nelson Street off slip leaving the M2.
UPDATE: Belfast – an earlier collision on Nelson Street has now been cleared.
M2 crash update
The earlier collision on the M2 north-bound has been moved to the hard shoulder and traffic is returning to normal.
M2 crash
There has been a two-vehicle crash in lane 2 of the M2 heading north-bound just past Fortwilliam. Road users are advised to slow down and approach with caution until this is cleared.
Co Down road closed in both directions following crash
The Ballyhanwood Road in Dundonald is closed in both directions following a road traffic collision this afternoon, Wednesday 11th December. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Update: The Ballyhanwood Road in Dundonald has reopened following an earlier road traffic collision this afternoon, Wednesday 11th December.
Traffic lights out
Road users are being advised to slow down and approach with caution as traffic lights are out on two NI roads.
- In Derriaghy, traffic signals at Stewartstown Road and Lagmore Dale are currently out
- In Newtownards, traffic signals at South Street and John Street, beside Molly Browns Bar, are currently out
Glenarm crash update
The Coast Road in Glenarm, which was closed earlier following a road traffic collision, has now fully re-opened.
Co Fermanagh crash update
The Mossfield Road in Irvinestown, which was closed earlier following a road traffic collision, has now fully re-opened.
Co Antrim crash closes road
The Coast Road in Glenarm is closed in both directions between the Dickeystown Road and the Drumnagreagh Road following a road traffic collision this morning, Wednesday 11 December.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area.
Crash in Co Fermanagh
At about 8.30am this morning, the PSNI said in a statement: “Road users are advised that the Mossfield Road, Irvinestown, is closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision.
“Diversions are in place. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.”
“Diversions are in place. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.”
Co Down road partially closed following crash
The Halfway Road in Banbridge is currently partially blocked due to a road traffic collision.
Traffic is down to one lane northbound and delays are likely. Drivers should avoid the area if possible and seek an alternative route for their journey.
Traffic is down to one lane northbound and delays are likely. Drivers should avoid the area if possible and seek an alternative route for their journey.
Emergency services at scene of crash on M1
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash on the M1 West bound between J9 Moira and J10 Lough Road.
All vehicles involved are now off the carriageway. Drivers have been warned to slow down as emergency vehicles in attendance may be located on the live carriageway.
All vehicles involved are now off the carriageway. Drivers have been warned to slow down as emergency vehicles in attendance may be located on the live carriageway.
UPDATE: All emergency vehicles have now left the scene. However, DfI has said the motorway may have to be closed for a short time overnight to allow for the recovery of a vehicle that has left the carriageway.
Roads chief explains ‘safety’ reason for sudden change to Belfast city centre junction
Latest: Sydenham Bypass reopens
Good news if you’re stuck in the traffic – the A2 has now reopened at Dee Street. The knock-on delays should soon begin to clear.
Update: Long tailbacks caused by Sydenham Bypass crash
Delays are now stretching right back on the M2 as far as the Sandyknowes Roundabout, and the M5, even stretching back on the Shore Road towards Greenisland.
The Sydenham Bypass remains closed heading out of the city at Dee Street.
East Belfast crash
Police are attending a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Bangor-bound lane of the A2 Sydenham bypass at the Dee Street junction – traffic is being diverted into the Harbour Estate / Dee Street Bridge.
Delays are expected and traffic heading to George Best Belfast City Airport will be affected.
There are also significant knock on delays on the M2 citybound – delays back to J4 Sandyknowes
Delays are expected and traffic heading to George Best Belfast City Airport will be affected.
There are also significant knock on delays on the M2 citybound – delays back to J4 Sandyknowes
The Sydenham bypass crash is also causing tailbacks on the M2.
Co Down road closed
The Warren Road in Donaghadee is closed between the New Road and the Stockbridge Road due to a faulty electrical pole this morning, Monday 9 December. Motorists should avoid the area.
Westlink now clear after previous crash
The A12 Westlink has now reopened following an earlier collision.
Crash causing delays on Westlink
Road users are advised of a multi-vehicle road traffic collision on the A12 Westlink leaving Belfast just past the Clifton Street on slip. The road is currently closed westbound and traffic is being diverted down Great Georges Street towards North Queen Street or alternatively along York Street towards the M2. Traffic can still access the Westlink from Clifton Street. Due to the location of this collision, delays can be expected.
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Serious crash outside Newry
Road users have been advised to avoid the Greenan Road between Newry and Warrenpoint as the PSNI attend a serious one vehicle crash.
News Catch Up: Wednesday 11th December