NI traffic alerts: Two-vehicle crash on M2 cleared

The earlier collision on the M2 north-bound has been moved to the hard shoulder and traffic is returning to normal.

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.

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.

Road users are being advised to slow down and approach with caution as traffic lights are out on two NI roads.

The Coast Road in Glenarm, which was closed earlier following a road traffic collision, has now fully re-opened.

The Mossfield Road in Irvinestown, which was closed earlier following a road traffic collision, has now fully re-opened.

 

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

The A12 Westlink has now reopened following an earlier collision.

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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Road users have been advised to avoid the Greenan Road between Newry and Warrenpoint as the PSNI attend a serious one vehicle crash. 

Road users are advised to expect traffic disruption across Belfast on Saturday 7th December, due to a number of Apprentice Boys of Derry parades.

Delays can be expected from around 8.30am until 10.30am and again at 6.30pm until 8pm.

In north Belfast, the parade will move off from Malvern Street at approximately 8.30am, and proceed along Shankill Parade, Shankill Road, Peters Hill, North Street, before concluding on Royal Avenue at 9am.

The parade will make a return journey back to Malvern Street along the same route at approximately 7.30pm, finishing at 8pm.

In south Belfast, there will be two parades with the first one starting from Barrington Gardens at approximately 8.30am, and proceed along Donegall Road, before concluding at the junction between Donegall Road and Rockview Street at 8.50pm.

The parade will also make a return journey back, along the same route, to Barrington Gardens at approximately 7pm, finishing at 7.20pm.

The second parade will start at approximately 9.15am from Donegall Road to Sandy Row and finishing at Linfield Road.

This parade will make a return journey, beginning at 6.45pm, along the same route, finishing at 7pm.

In east Belfast, the parade will start at Julia Street from approximately 9.30am, carrying onto Leila Street, Dee Street, Newtownards Road and Bridge End, concluding at 10.30am.

The parade will make a return journey at approximately 6pm, from Middlepath Street, Newtownards Road, Dee Street, Pansy Street, finishing on Julia Street at 7pm.