NI traffic alerts: Significant delays after Westlink following crash

The Leathemstown Road in Dundrod is closed between the junctions with Tullyrusk Road and Hannahstown Road following a serious road traffic collision. Police are advising road users to seek alternative routes.

The Moat Road has reopened following a fatal crash.

The Moat Road in Lisnaskea is currently closed due to a serious road traffic collision. 

Trafficwatch NI posted at 6.30pm: “M2- delays heading Northward due to an incident at Yorkgate – traffic effected back along the M1, M3 and Westlink – CLEARED”.

A PSNI statement said: “Forthill Street in Enniskillen has re-opened following a fire at a derelict hotel in the area. An update will follow in due course.”

The Forthill Street road in Enniskillen is currently closed due to a fire at a derelict hotel. The PSNI and fire service are in attendance. The PSNI has urged the public to avoid the area and seek alternative routes for their journey. Forthill Street is likely to be closed for some time while emergency services deal with this incident.

A Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Spokesperson said: “NIFRS crews are currently dealing with an ongoing incident at Forthill Street, Enniskillen.  At present there are nine fire appliances and 43 personnel carrying out firefighting operations. We would advise members of the public to avoid the area where possible and nearby homeowners to keep their windows and doors closed.”

The Priestland Road has been closed in both directions between the Ballybogey Road and Bushmills following a one-vehicle road traffic collision. Road users are asked to seek an alternative route for their journey.

Traffic is already busy in the Portrush area on the A2 Ballyreagh Road in both directions, the A29 Coleraine Road towards Portrush and the Portstewart Road towards Portrush as spectators head to the NI International Air Show 2024.

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.

In the Portrush area, traffic is busy on the following routes: 

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.

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.

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.

The Glenshane Road in Maghera has now fully reopened following an earlier road traffic collision, and traffic is moving freely.

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.