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Between 18:00 on Tue 6 Jan 2026 and 11:00 on Wed 7 Jan 2026
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, Tyrone
Headline
Clearing skies and scattered wintry showers bringing icy patches and some disruption
What to expect
- Some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces
- Icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths
Further Details
After a less cold day than recently, clearing skies and a scattering of wintry showers from this evening will once again bring an ice risk overnight, especially on untreated surfaces. Showers may give a fresh dusting so snow in a few places.
Temperatures are forecast to fall below freezing and there is a risk of ice and frost on roads. A Met Office Yellow Warning of Ice for Northern Ireland is in place valid to 11:00 on Wednesday 7 January 2026. Salting of roads on the scheduled network is planned for Tuesday afternoon / evening (staggered start times) but road users are advised to exercise caution when travelling, particularly when driving on untreated roads.
Read more winter service information.
Traffic News
- No reports of any incidents or delays at this time.
From M1 Eastbound Junction 10 off-slip at Lurgan to M1 Eastbound Junction 9 on-slip at Moira
This will be operational overnight from 23:00 on Tuesday 06 January 2026 to 06:00 on Wednesday 07 January 2026.
The closure is to facilitate cats eye and road stud replacement works by Amey
The anticipated delay will be 5 - 15 minutes
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via:
- Diversion 1:M1 Lough Rd Rbt Off-Slip Road (East Bound), A76 Lough Road, C706 Kiln Road, B2 Silverwood Road / Francis Street, A3 Edward Street / Millennium Way, U1405 Malcolm Road, A3 Queen Street, A3 Avenue Road, A3 Belfast Road, A3 Lurgan Road, A3 Main Street, A3 Lisburn Road, M1 M1 Moira Rbt On-Slip Road (East Bound)
From M1 Westbound Junction 9 Off-slip at Moira to M1 Westbound Junction 10 On-slip at Lurgan.
This will be operational Overnight each night 23:00 to 06:00 from Wed 07 Jan 2026 to: Thu 08 Jan 2026.
The closure is to facilitate cats eye & road stud replacement works by Amey.
The anticipated delay will be 5 - 15 minutes
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via:
- Diversion 1: M0001 M1 Moira Rbt Off-Slip Road (West Bound), A0003 Lisburn Road, A0003 Main Street, A0003 Lurgan Road, A0003 Belfast Road, A0003 Avenue Road, A0003 Queen Street, U1405 Malcolm Road, U1405 Millennium Way, U1406 Millennium Way, A0003 Millennium Way, A0003 Edward Street, B0002 Francis Street, B0002 Silverwood Road, C0706 Kiln Road, A0076 Lough Road, M0001 M1 Lough Rd Rbt On-Slip Road (West Bound)
From start of M1 Junction 11 (M12) off-slip to End of Junction 11 (M12) off-slip.
This will be operational Overnight each night 23:00 to 06:00 from Thu 08 Jan 2026 to: Fri 09 Jan 2026.
The closure is to facilitate cats eye & road stud replacement works by Amey.
The anticipated delay will be 5 - 15 minutes
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via:
- Diversion 1: M0001 M1 Motorway (West Bound), M0001 M1 Birches Rbt Off-Slip Road (West Bound), A0004 Dungannon Road, M0001 M1 Birches Rbt On-Slip Road (East Bound), M0001 M1 Motorway (East Bound), M0012 M12 Off-Slip Road (East Bound), M0012 M12
From start of M1 Junction 11 (M12) Westbound On-slip to End of M1 Junction 11 (M12) Westbound On-slip.
This will be operational Overnight each night 23:00 to 06:00 from Thu 08 Jan 2026 to: Fri 09 Jan 2026.
The closure is to facilitate cats eye & road stud replacement works by Amey.
The anticipated delay will be 5 - 15 minutes
An alternative route will be signed with traffic being diverted via:
- Diversion 1: M0012 M12, M0012 M12 On-Slip Road (East Bound), M0001 M1 Motorway (East Bound), M0001 M1 Lough Rd Rbt Off-Slip Road (East Bound), A0076 Lough Road, M0001 M1 Lough Rd Rbt On-Slip Road (West Bound), M0001 M1 Motorway (West Bound)
A2 Clooney Rd – Active Travel Scheme – To Feb 26
The Department are currently carrying out an Active Travel scheme on the A2 Clooney Road.
To facilitate the scheme, it will be necessary to implement off-peak lane closures, controlled by temporary traffic lights, (Mon to Fri only) on the A2 Clooney Road, between Ballykelly and Greysteel, during the hours of 9.30am and 4.30pm from Monday 5th January 2026 until Friday 6th February 2026.
Significant delays of half an hour can be expected during this time. Eglinton and Dungiven could be used as an alternative route.
The Department will keep the public informed of any change.
Works for NIE for major cable laying
Tates Ave , Belfast – One way road closure in direction of Boucher Road from Olympia Parade to Boucher Road - Sunday 18 January to the Sunday 25 January 2026
Boucher Road, Belfast – lane closure from Tates Ave to Windsor Way 22 February – 6 March 2026
Duncrue Road, Belfast - lane closure from 12 January 2026 for 3 months.
Kilrea - Kilrea Bridge Reopened with Restrictions
The temporary stabilisation works are now well advanced and the road has been reopened to cars and light vehicles, up to 3 tonnes, on Saturday 6 December. Access over the bridge will be controlled using a 2.5m width restriction at both ends of the bridge to ensure safety through the ongoing site works while permanent repairs continue.
The Permanent repair works are continuing to progress as planned and are expected to finish by mid-February 2026. Once complete, the road will fully reopen to all vehicles.
The bridge remains an active construction site and restrictions are in place for the safety of our workers. Ignoring or breaching these restrictions could lead to suspension of the works and closing to all traffic until the permanent works are complete.
Lisburn - A1 Hillsborough Rd Dual Carriageway (NORTH BOUND) will be CLOSED from Harrys Road to Eglantine Road.
There will be a Full Closure on Sunday 11 Jan 2026 between 07.00 am and 12.00 midday for tree felling. A Lane Closure will be in place after 12.00pm until 17.00pm.
Please allow extra time for your journey.
Glenshesk Road, Ballycastle reopened to traffic on Monday 1 December 2025 with a lane closure in place to facilitate the construction of a masonry parapet.
This final piece of work is anticipated to be completed throughout the month of December, and the Department hopes to have all temporary traffic management removed as soon as possible; however, it must be stressed that work of this nature is weather dependant.
Lisburn - a footway and carriageway resurfacing scheme on Ballynahinch Road, from the junction of Young Street to Strawberry Hill Lane commenced on Monday 3rd November 2025.
To facilitate the scheme, it will be necessary to implement road lane closures ( Mon to Fri only) on Ballynahinch Road, between Young Street and Strawberry Hill Lane, during the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm from Monday 3rd November 2025 until the end of February 2026, with a two-week break for the Christmas holidays.
The Department has programmed the work operations and traffic management arrangements to minimise inconvenience, however, while steps have been taken to accommodate local access, road users should expect some delays and are advised to allow additional time when travelling in the vicinity of the works and are asked to comply with all temporary traffic restrictions.
Subject to favourable weather conditions, the works will be substantially complete by Friday 27 February 2026, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
Temporary Continuous Road Closure to part of C184 Maydown Road, Benburb from its junction with B128 Clonfeacle Road to its junction with C186 Carrickaness Road.
This closure is required in the interests of public safety due to the partial collapse of a retaining wall and carriageway.
A local diversion is in operation via B128 Clonfeacle Road, B128 Blackwatertown Road, C185 Artasooly Road and C184 Maydown Road.
Please ensure to allow additional time for your journey.
Belfast - a pedestrian and cycle improvement scheme in Lagmore Avenue, Belfast, part of the Belfast Cycling Network Delivery Plan, that includes segregated cycle tracks along Lagmore Avenue between the junction of Stewartstown Road and Glenfearna Park will commenced on 10 March 2025.
To help ensure the safety of road users and our road workers, it will be necessary to operate daily lane closures along Lagmore Avenue between 9.30am and 4.00pm (Mon- Fri) from 10 March until late March 2026.
Once completed this scheme will deliver improved active travel connections to local schools and amenities in the Lagmore area.
The information on this website is provided by DfI (Department for Infrastructure). DfI is the sole roads authority responsible for all public roads, footways, bridges and street lights in Northern Ireland.