Traffic & Travel: Here is a full list of road and rail closures on …
Here is a list of road and rail closures ongoing this morning according to TrafficwatchNI.
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- A2 Coast Rd – Glenarm – Ballygally – Closed
Co Antrim – following a landslide early this morning on the A2 Coast Road between Glenarm and Ballygally, Departmental staff have been on site throughout the day to put in place temporary traffic management arrangements and clear debris from the road.
We are continuing to work to get the water egress under control and, as further slippages are a possibility, it is likely that the road will remain closed until Thursday 2/11/23
An external contractor has been engaged to assist with this work and we will endeavour to open the road as soon as it is safe to do so.
Diversions have been put in place and road users are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
Meanwhile it has emerged that Translink’s Bangor train line ‘has been closed due to flooding’ and is ‘awaiting a line inspection’.
‘We will update you as soon as we have more information,’ adds a spokesman.
- Elsewhere the following road closures are in place.
Newry Road from Rathfriland Road Roundabout to Mayobridge closed due to flooding.
Ferryhill Road, Newry closed due to a landslide.
A road sign advising drivers of flooding on the A26 outside the village of Moira in Northern Ireland. Picture date: Monday October 30, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Rain . Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
A2 Shore Road leaving Rostrevor closed due to a landslide. Local diversion in place.
Mayobridge – Hilltown Road is now passable with care between Maybridge and Hilltown
Killowen – The A2 Killowen Road closed due to the possibility of landslips – Rostrevor to Kilkeel traffic will be diverted via Rostrevor – Hilltown – Kilcoo – Castlewellan[2] –
Newcastle – Kilkeel. Allow extra time for your journey.
Flooding on Sugar Island in Newry Town, Co Down. Flooding was reported in parts of Northern Ireland, with police cautioning people against travelling due to an amber rain warning. The Met Office warning for Northern Ireland is the second highest level and covers Counties Antrim, Down and Armagh. Picture date: Tuesday October 31, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story WEATHER Rain. Photo credit should read: Liam McBurney/PA Wire
Scarva – The B3 Legananny Rd has been closed between the Old Mill Road and Lisnagade Road following damage to a bridge – Road users are advised to seek an alternative route for their journey
Strangford :Black Causeway Road, Strangford has been closed due to flooding at a number of locations along the route.
Moira – A26 Glenavy Road remains closed due to flooding leaving M1 Moira Road roundabout. Surrounding roads are also badly affected with flooding. Road users are advised to find an alternative route for their journey. International Airport traffic may want to consider using M1. A12 & M2 as an alternative route and allow extra time for their journey.
Newry – Camlough Road / Newtown Road closed due to flooding. Road users are advised to find an alternative route for their journey.
Newry – The A25 Rathfriland/Finnard Rd is closed between Shinn Straight and the Arddarragh crossroads due to severe flooding. Road users are advised to find an alternative route for their journey.
Newry – Greenan Road, Poyntpass is closed from:- Rockmeeting Road to Blackridge Road. Please seek an alternative route for your journey. (20:26)
Helens Bay – The Bridge Road South has been closed due to flooding – Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
Ballynahinch – Drumgiven Road closed from Creevyargon Road to Cahard Road due to severe flooding. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
B2 Mullahead Road, Portadown – closed due to flooding.
Brackagh Moss Road, Portadown – closed due to flooding.
B3 Ballynaskeagh Road – Passable with care, verge collapsed at two separate locations. Being assessed, may require TTM/lights and closing of a lane to allow safe passage of traffic.
A28 Killylead Rd, Armagh – RD Flooded Due to CALLAN RIVER Bursting it banks – RD Closed at Mullagrieve Pk
Callenbridge Rd Armagh Flooded due to CALLAN RIVER Bursting its banks
Cathedral rd Armagh – Passible with care – THIS would be the route traffic most likely to divert .
Grange Blundel Rd closed at junction U7431 Ballyygassoon Rd. Callan River burst banks.
Glenanne Rd (A28 Gosford Rd to B133 Bessbrook Rd) River Cusher burst banks.
Castlewellan : Magheramayo road Flooding
Aughnacloy : Rehaghey road : culvert colapse and road slip
Comber : Quarry Road : Flooding
Banbridge:- Riley street closed at the junction with Downshire Road at mini roudabout due to flooding. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.
Bryansford Road, Newcastle. Closed due to flooding.
A27 Dublin Road, Castlewellan closed due to flooding. Traffic[3] will be diverted via the B27 Kilkeel Road/Moyad Road through Kilkeel.
A25 Ballydugan Road, Downpatrick is closed at the leisure centre and entrance to Rathkeltair Car Park.
A28 Killylea Road, Armagh closed due to a river bursting it banks. road closed at Mullacreevie Park.
A51 Hamiltonsbawn Road, Tandragee closed due to flooding. Road closed at Cordrain Road junction.
A3 Armagh to Portadown Road at Stonebridge Roundabout. Road flooded due to a river bursting its banks, but passable with care.
Battlehill Road / Kilmore Road closed near Stonebridge Roundabout due to a river bursting its banks.
Callanbridge Road / Armagh Road is closed due to a river bursting its banks.
Cathedral Road, Armagh flooded, but passable with care.
Mullahead Road, Portadown. Road closed due to the River Bann bursting its banks and overflowing.
Ballcrummy Road, Armagh closed due to flooding
Mullenure Lane, Armagh closed due to flooding
Bolton Road outside Markethill Road closed due to flooding
Ballyards Road, Millford. Closed due to flooding.
Ballygassoon Rd at closed junction C183 Grange Blundel Rd. River Callan burst banks.
Ballygassoon Rd at closed junction C183 Grange Blundel Rd. River Callan burst banks.
Glenanne Rd (A28 Gosford Rd to B133 Bessbrook Rd) River Cusher burst banks.
Ballyards Road closed – River Callan burst banks.
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