14/08/2017

New East Belfast Bus Lane Comes Into Operation

A new bus lane on the Albertbridge Road in east Belfast has come into operation this morning, Monday, 14 August.

The new lane operates between Castlereagh Street and the Newtownards Road during peak hours on weekdays – 7.30 to 9.30am and 3.30 to 6.30pm.

The lane, which was preceded by weeks of road works and will form part of the new Belfast Rapid Transit project, which is due to be introduced next year.

(MH)

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