Traffic News
Omagh - Road users are advised that the A32 Clanabogan Road, is currently closed in both directions due to a road traffic collision. Diversion in place via B4 Drumlish Road - B84 Dooish Road - B50 Omagh Road - B50 Gillygooley Road - Great Northern Road. (12:40)
Elsewhere no other reports of any incidents or delays
Hope Street resurfacing will take place over next 3 weekends in May the 16-17, 23-24, and 30-31 May 2026.
- Works to take place at the western end of Hope Street with no vehicular access from Boyne Bridge Place, Sandy Row and Linfield Road. Hope Street will be closed in both directions between that junction and St Andrew Square East.
- Vehicular access will be available to and from the Great Victoria Street junction as far west as St Andrew Square East only
- Pedestrian access will be available
- Boyne Bridge place will be closed southbound at the junction with Glengall Street – drop-off and pick up for the station will be in Glengall Street, with the exception of Blue Badge holders who will be given access to the drop off points.
- Access to and from Linfield Road will be made available via Boyne Bridge Place, for local access only.
- Sandy Row will be closed northbound from Donegall Road, with local access only, as far as Rowland Way.
- Works will take place over the 3 weekends with working hours 8am – 6pm on all days
From Monday 1 June 2026 overnight works will be carried out on Ormeau Road, Belfast from Ravenhill Road to Upper Galwally between 8 pm and 6 am for three nights.
In addition, works will take place on Sunday 7 June 2026 and Sunday 14 June 2026 between 6 am and 6 pm.
During these periods, a road closure will be in operation.
A signed diversion route will be in place. However road users should be aware that delays may be experienced, particularly at the Forestside junction.
Whilst arrangements have been planned to minimise inconvenience some delays should still be expected, and all temporary traffic restrictions must be observed. Subject to favourable weather conditions the works are anticipated to be completed as programmed.
This scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of 2.1 kilometres of the A2 Warrenpoint Road Dual Carriageway (Newry Bound) from near Old Warrenpoint Road junction ending at Greenbank Road Roundabout Newry.
To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement a series of week-end road closures - remaining as follows:-
- A2 Warrenpoint Road Dual C/way - Newry bound will be closed continuously from 7 pm Friday 15 May 2026 to 6 am on Monday 18 May 2026 between Narrow Water roundabout Warrenpoint to Greenbank Road Roundabout.
- A2 Warrenpoint Road Dual C/way - Newry bound will be closed continuously from 7 pm Friday 22 May 2026 to 6 am on Monday 25 May 2026 between Narrow Water roundabout Warrenpoint to Greenbank Road Roundabout.
A diversionary route will be signposted via A2 Warrenpoint Road, A2 Newry Road, A2 Newry St., A2 Church St., B7 Duke St., B7 Upper Dromore Road, B7 Milltown St., B7 Bridge Road, B7 Chapel Hill, B8 Newry Road, B8 Hilltown Road, A25 Rathriland Road, A25 Windsor Hill, A25 Sandys St., A1 Downshire Road, A1 Trevor Hill, A1 Upper Water St., A1 Abbey Way, A1William St., A2 Kilmorey St and vice versa.
A temporary speed limit of 50 mph will be imposed along the A2 Warrenpoint Road for the duration of the work. Overtaking will also be prohibited during the works.
Completion of the work by Monday 25 May 2026 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
The resurfacing scheme will involve the asphalt resurfacing of the Greenbank Road Roundabout and side roads adjacent to the roundabout.
To facilitate the safe delivery of the scheme it will be necessary to implement overnight road closures, commencing Monday 18 May to Saturday 30 May 7pm to 6am.
A diversionary route will be signposted via A2 Warrenpoint Road, A2 Newry Road, A2 Newry St., A2 Church St., B7 Duke St., B7 Upper Dromore Road, B7 Milltown St., B7 Bridge Road, B7 Chapel Hill, B8 Newry Road, B8 Hilltown Road, A25 Rathriland Road, A25 Windsor Hill, A25 Sandys St., A1 Downshire Road, A1 Trevor Hill, A1 Upper Water St., A1 Abbey Way, A1William St., A2 Kilmorey St and vice versa.
Completion of the work by Saturday 30 May 2026 is subject to favourable weather conditions, however, the Department will keep the public informed of any change.
Castlereagh - NIE cabling work along Ballymaconaghy Road commence Monday 27th April 2026 for 3 weeks.
This will include a continuous lane closure for the duration of the works.
Belfast City Centre – Road and Lane Closures
Public Realm Works around Grand Central Station
Public realm works to enhance pedestrian safety, walking routes, accessibility and cycling around Belfast Grand Central Station continue to progress and are due to be completed this summer.
As part of the final delivery phase, a programme of road resurfacing works is now being scheduled to ensure a high-quality, durable finish following construction.
Phase 2: Hope Street / Sandy Row
Resurfacing will be completed over the remaining consecutive weekends in May:
- Saturday / Sunday 16–17 May
- Saturday / Sunday 23–24 May
- Saturday / Sunday 30–31 May
- Works will commence at 8.00pm on Saturday evening and are expected to complete by Sunday evening each weekend
During these periods, road and lane closures will be in place, with clearly signposted diversion routes.
Some Metro and Ulsterbus / Goldliner services will be impacted with some stops in the area temporarily suspended.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times.
Road users and public transport passengers are advised to plan their journey in advance and allow additional time.
Translink is encouraging people to consider using public transport when travelling into the city centre during these works, as some delays may be expected for road users.
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.
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.