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Westlink closed following crash

Car on fire on M1 causing delays

Mark Edwards

Westlink reopens following crash

The Westlink in Belfast has now fully reopened to traffic following an earlier road traffic collision.

Mark Edwards

Westlink closed following crash

The Westlink in Belfast is currently closed to traffic heading city-bound from Broadway Roundabout due to a road traffic collision. Delays are to be expected and motorists should seek an alternative route for their journey.

Mark Edwards

Car on fire on M1 causing delays

Car on fire on M1 causing delays for fans travelling to Coldplay gig in DublinA car on fire on the M1 southbound heading towards Dublin is causing delays.www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Stephanie Finnegan

Delays in Newry this weekend

A statement from the PSNI this morning said: "Road users are being advised to expect traffic delays in Newry this Friday evening, 30th August, due to a number of planned parades in the city.

"Both parades are expected to be underway by 7.15pm, and it is anticipated that they will have concluded by 10.30pm.

"Officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic in the city, but to avoid potential delays, please seek an alternative route for your journey where possible."

A statement from the PSNI this afternoon said: "There will be some traffic disruption in Newry this Saturday afternoon, 31st August as Newry Pride parade takes place.

"Assembly for the parade is at the Albert Basin, departing at 1pm. The route is along Buttercrane Quay, Merchant’s Quay, Needham Bridge and Hill Street for approximately 2pm. Officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic.

"Police urge the public and road users to plan any journeys in advance and, if travelling to the event, park legally and do not obstruct access to any residential or business properties."

Mark Edwards

Bus fire closes Co Down road

Motorists are advised that the A1 southbound, Banbridge is closed between the Bridgewater roundabout and Loughbrickland due to a bus on fire. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.

Mark Edwards

Co Antrim road reopens following crash

The North Road in Ballymena has now re-opened following an earlier road traffic collision.

Mark Edwards

Emergency services at scene of car crash on Co Antrim road

Motorists are advised to avoid the North Road in Ballymena, which is closed due to a collision in the area. Police, together with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, are currently at the scene.

Mark Edwards

Car fire on Saintfield Road causing delays

Motorists are advised to expect delays following a report of a car on fire on the Saintfield Road area of Castlereagh at the junction of Newton Park this afternoon, Tuesday. Motorists should seek alternative routes for their journey.

Stephanie Finnegan

Road in Lisburn reopened after crash

A statement from the PSNI said: "The Old Ballynahinch Road in Lisburn, which was closed earlier today, Tuesday, due to a road traffic collision in the area, has now re-opened to traffic."

Amy Cochrane

Road in Lisburn closed after crash

A statement from the PSNI said: "The Old Ballynahinch Road in Lisburn is closed in both directions this morning, Tuesday 27th August, following a report of a road traffic collision. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative main routes for their journey."

Mark Edwards

Co Antrim road closed following serious crash

The Frosses Road is now closed in both directions due to an earlier serious road traffic collision. Please avoid the area.

Motorcyclist (53) dies after Co Antrim crashA motorcyclist has died after being taken to hospital following a serious crash involving a car in Co Antrim.www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Gareth Hanna

Latest: M3 reopens

The M3 has re-opened following an earlier road traffic collision between the offslip at Westlink and Titanic. Traffic is flowing normally.

Gareth Hanna

Latest: Delays remain

The M2 Foreshore remains blocked back to the Fortwilliam roundabout with traffic still extremely busy in areas named earlier as well as Duncrue Street.

Gareth Hanna

Latest: 'Standstill' on M2 foreshore

Motorists travelling eastbound have been advised to leave the motorway at Fortwilliam or Duncrue Street if possible.

There is currently no access to the M3 Bridge from M2 citybound, A12 Westlink, Nelson Street, York Link, which is causing knock-on delays down the Westlink and in the city centre around Great Patrick Street, Corporation Street, Waring Street and Albert Square.

Victoria Steveley

Belfast crash causes road closure

The M3 has been closed in both directions between the offslips at Westlink and Titanic, due to a serious collision.
Motorists are asked to seek an alternative route.

NI traffic alerts: Westlink reopens following crash (2024)
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