15/08/2025
Mela Carnival Parade To Cause Belfast Traffic Delays
Motorists are being advised of significant traffic disruption in Belfast city centre on Saturday, 16 August, due to the Mela Carnival parade and other road closures.
The Mela Carnival parade will assemble in Writers Square at 12pm and proceed along a route that includes Donegall Street, Waring Street, Bridge Street, Castle Place, and Donegall Place, before dispersing in the grounds of the City Hall at approximately 1.00pm. Vehicular access will be restricted along this route during the parade.
In addition, Hill Street will be closed to all traffic between 1.30pm and 3.15pm.
Further delays are expected over the weekend due to the closure of the M3 from Bridge End to the M2 Foreshore. Police are advising all motorists to plan in advance, leave additional time for their journey, and seek an alternative route where possible. Police will have a policing operation in place to ensure public safety.
The Mela Carnival parade will assemble in Writers Square at 12pm and proceed along a route that includes Donegall Street, Waring Street, Bridge Street, Castle Place, and Donegall Place, before dispersing in the grounds of the City Hall at approximately 1.00pm. Vehicular access will be restricted along this route during the parade.
In addition, Hill Street will be closed to all traffic between 1.30pm and 3.15pm.
Further delays are expected over the weekend due to the closure of the M3 from Bridge End to the M2 Foreshore. Police are advising all motorists to plan in advance, leave additional time for their journey, and seek an alternative route where possible. Police will have a policing operation in place to ensure public safety.
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