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Belfast - Due to emergency NIE works, a one way closure is in place again on Mountpottinger Road from its junction with Albertbridge Road. Diversion in place.
No other incidents or delays to report currently.
M3 Lagan Bridge Works – 14 to 31 August 2026
The third phase of the M3 Lagan Bridge bearing replacement is to be completed between the 14 August and 31 August 2026.
Planned lane closures and road closures are as follows:
- From 21:00 on Friday 14 August 2026 to 06:00 on Monday 17 August 2026
A full road closure of the M3 Middlepath Street On-Slip Road (West Bound), a diversion route will be signed via A2 Middlepath Street, A2 Bridge End, A2 Ann Street, A2 Victoria Street, A2 Dunbar Link, A2 Great Patrick Street, A2 York Street.
A lane Closure will be in place on the M3 Motorway (West Bound) Lanes 1 & 2 closed with no access or egress, a diversion route will be signed via M3 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout Off-Slip Road (North Bound), U0603 Fortwilliam Roundabout, M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout On-Slip Road (South Bound), M2 Motorway (South Bound).
A full road closure of the M3 Nelson Street Off-Slip Road (West Bound), a diversion route will be signed via M3 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout Off-Slip Road (North Bound), U0603 Fortwilliam Roundabout, M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout On-Slip Road (South Bound), M2 Motorway (South Bound).
- From 21:00 on Friday 21 August 2026 to 06:00 on Monday 24 August 2026
A full road closure of the M3 Nelson Street On-Slip Road (East Bound), a diversion route will be signed via A2 Nelson Street, A2 Dunbar Link, A2 Victoria Street, A2 Waring Street, A2 Albert Square, A2 Donegall Quay, A2 Queen Elizabeth Bridge, A2 Middlepath Street
- From 21:00 on Friday 28 August 2026 to 06:00 on Monday 31 August 2026
A full road closure of the M3 Middlepath Street On-Slip Road (West Bound) , a diversion route will be signed via A2 Middlepath Street, A2 Bridge End, A2 Ann Street, A2 Victoria Street, A2 Dunbar Link, A2 Great Patrick Street, A2 York Street.
A lane Closure will be in place on the M3 Motorway (West Bound) Lanes 1 & 2 closed with no access or egress, a diversion route will be signed via M3 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout Off-Slip Road (North Bound), U0603 Fortwilliam Roundabout, M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout On-Slip Road (South Bound), M2 Motorway (South Bound).
A full road closure of the M3 Nelson Street Off-Slip Road (West Bound), a diversion route will be signed via M3 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Motorway (North Bound), M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout Off-Slip Road (North Bound), U0603 Fortwilliam Roundabout, M2 Fortwilliam Roundabout On-Slip Road (South Bound), M2 Motorway (South Bound).
The Department has programmed the works and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience however some delays can be expected, and road users are advised to allow extra time for their journey and to follow the alternative routes which will be clearly signed on the approaches to the closures.
Completion of the works by Monday 31 August 2026 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
The traffic schematic including diversion routes can be viewed at: https://www.infrastructure-ni.gov.uk/publications/m3-road-closure-august-2026
For traffic information about this and other improvement schemes visit: www.trafficwatchni.com
The enabling works on the A6 Glenshane Road, Dungiven are now complete, and two-way traffic flow has been reinstated under a 40mph restriction.
Further works will contine and road users are advised to allow extra time for your journey
FOURWINDS ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENT SCHEME ( junction of Newton Park/Cairnshill Road/Ballymaconaghy Road/ Manse Road), BELFAST
Works to widen the existing roundabout will commence 20 July 26 for a period of six months
This is a developer led scheme to facilitate housing on the Ballymaconaghy Road.
A number of lane and road closures will be required for the duration of the scheme including the following during July and August
27th July – 31st July Country bound one-way closure on Newton Park + country bound Manse Rd
2nd Aug – 9th Aug Newton Park fully open + Manse Rd closed one way Ballygowan Road bound
10th Aug – 31st Aug Country bound one-way closure on Newton park + one way Ballygowan bound on Manse Rd
Desertmartin: - The Iniscarn Road is closed between Brackagh Rd and Longfield Rd and will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to a collapsed culvert on the road.
Local diversions are in place. Diversion: A29 Desertmartin Rd, A29 Moneymore Rd and C556 Longfield Rd.
Road users are advised to avoid the area and allow extra time for their journey.
Market Street Keady is closed due to a dangerous structure. Local diversions are in operation.
Essential water network upgrade to get underway on Racecourse Road, Ballyarnett
NI Water is set to begin an essential watermain upgrade on Racecourse Road, Ballyarnett (Derry/Londonderry) on Monday 27th July to improve the resilience of the local water supply network. The work, which involves laying around 170 metres of new watermain between Carnhill Roundabout and Greenhaw Road, will replace a section of the 50-year-old Ballyarnett Water Trunkmain which has been prone to bursts. The upgrade will help to protect homes from flooding, should a burst occur in the future, and provide improved access for NI Water maintenance.
A lane closure controlled by temporary traffic lights will be in place on Racecourse Road around the working area from Monday 27th July for four weeks. A further two weeks of work will take place in the adjacent verge which will not require any traffic management.
Temporary traffic lights will be manned during peak hours and access to properties will be maintained at all times, although parking spaces within the working area will be temporarily unavailable. Once the lane closure is removed, works will move into the adjacent verge to complete the final phase of work.
Works have been scheduled for the summer months to minimise disruption to school traffic, and the late July start date also avoids any impact on the Foyle Cup. Working hours will generally run from 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of extended hours to complete the work in a shorter timeframe.
NI Water and our project team thank residents and motorists for their patience and cooperation while this essential work is carried out.
Essential Water Infrastructure Improvement Work gets underway – Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen
NI Water is set to commence an upgrade of the water infrastructure on Cornagrade Road, Enniskillen in early August for approximately 6 weeks.
The work will see around 400m of new watermain being laid along Cornagrade Road, starting at Cherrymount Roundabout on Monday 3rd August and progressing as far as the second entrance to Kilmacormick Road.
To facilitate the laying of this new watermain, a lane closure will be in place around each working area and signage will be in place. Working areas will be kept as short as possible (around 100m) with temporary traffic lights in place to manage the flow of traffic.
Access to residential and business properties on and adjacent to Cornagrade Road will be available at all times, although parking spaces within the working area will be affected for a short period of time while the pipelaying passes. Any bus stop located within a working area will be temporarily relocated.
There will be a 40 miles per hour speed limit, commencing on Monday 6th July 2026 at 0001hrs for a period of 3 months, on the A6 Glenshane Road, Dungiven, from its junction with Corrick Road for a distance of 2 kilometres in an Easterly direction.
Being satisfied that traffic should be restricted due to the ongoing underground service works, to upgrade Water Quality infrastructure, between the locations. Traffic signs warning that the use of the road is subject to the above speed limit restrictions and to indicate the nature and extent of the restrictions will be erected on the road.
Closure of Maple Path and Parkmore Footbridges, Craigavon
The Department for Infrastructure have announced that the Maple Path and Parkmore footbridges in Craigavon will be closed from Thursday 4 June 2026.
Detailed engineering inspections identified structural concerns, and it has been concluded that the closure of these footbridges is necessary while a permanent solution is developed.
Alternative local walking routes are available and will be signposted where appropriate. While these routes may increase journey times for some users, they will provide access around the affected areas.
The Department recognises the importance of both footbridges to local residents and apologises for any inconvenience caused. However, as the Department’s infrastructure assets age there will always be an eventual need to replace structures that present safety issues or have come to the end of their natural lifespan.
Further information on future proposals for the bridges will be provided as work progresses.
The Department would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation.
Pond Park Road East will be closed from Lady Wallace Avenue to Mullaghglass Road from Monday 29th June 2026 to Friday 14th August 2026 for utility upgrade works.
Signed diversion will be in place. Traffic heading to international Airport from Lisburn should seek alternate route.
Co Antrim - due to an undermined carriageway an Emergency Road Closure of Dead End Section of Carrickmore Road, Ballycastle, from Drumaroan Rd (at Maguires Strand Caravan Park) to end is currently in place.
The road is closed to all vehicles and pedestrians and will remain closed until further notice.
Temporary Continuous Road Closure to part of C309 Skeagh Road, Kinallen from its junction with C309 Black Bog Road to its junction with U4040 Mayfield Avenue.
This closure is required in the interests of public safety due to the partial collapse of a bridge on this stretch of road.
A local diversion is in operation via C309 Skeagh Road, C310 Diamond Road and C328 Banbridge Road.
Please ensure to allow additional time for your journey.
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