28/10/2026
Halloween Traffic And Road Closures Across Derry City And Strabane
Motorists are advised to expect delays as Halloween events take place across Derry City and the wider district. Please allow extra time for journeys, plan where to park legally and safely, and follow temporary road closures and diversions.
From Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October, closures begin at 6am on Upper Magazine Street, Palace Street and Society Street. Between 2pm and 10pm, Bank Place, Lower Magazine Street, Shipquay Street, Butcher Street, Ferryquay Street, Bishop Street Within, Fountain Street and Artillery Street will be closed. Full closures will also operate from 4pm to 10pm on Foyle Street, New Market Street and Market Street. Access for residents will be maintained on Kennedy Street.
On Saturday 31 October, Queen's Quay will be closed from 4pm to 10pm. A lane on Strand Road will be closed between Fletcher Avenue and Queen's Quay Roundabout, and Foyle Street will be closed from 5pm to 10pm. Additional restrictions will be in place across the city centre to support the Carnival Parade and Fireworks Finale. City centre closures will generally run from approximately 2pm each day, with roads reopening by around 10pm, subject to operational and public safety requirements. No-parking restrictions will apply on designated streets throughout the festival period.
The main Halloween parade on Saturday 31 October leaves Queen's Quay Car Park at 7pm, proceeding along Queen's Quay to Strand Road, Harbour Square Roundabout, Foyle Embankment, Water Street, then returning via Foyle Embankment and Harbour Square Roundabout to Queen's Quay Car Park. Queen's Quay and Upper Strand Road will close from 6pm to accommodate the parade.
The Peace Bridge will be closed temporarily from 7pm to 9pm ahead of the fireworks and will reopen as soon as it is safe. A pedestrian flow system will operate in the Ebrington Square area to ensure safety and reduce congestion near the bridge.
In Strabane on 31 October, Castle Street will be closed from Abercorn Square to the junction of Castle Place from 7am to approximately 5pm. Those planning to view the fireworks at Melvin Sports Complex are encouraged to use town centre parking.
From Wednesday 28 to Friday 30 October, closures begin at 6am on Upper Magazine Street, Palace Street and Society Street. Between 2pm and 10pm, Bank Place, Lower Magazine Street, Shipquay Street, Butcher Street, Ferryquay Street, Bishop Street Within, Fountain Street and Artillery Street will be closed. Full closures will also operate from 4pm to 10pm on Foyle Street, New Market Street and Market Street. Access for residents will be maintained on Kennedy Street.
The main Halloween parade on Saturday 31 October leaves Queen's Quay Car Park at 7pm, proceeding along Queen's Quay to Strand Road, Harbour Square Roundabout, Foyle Embankment, Water Street, then returning via Foyle Embankment and Harbour Square Roundabout to Queen's Quay Car Park. Queen's Quay and Upper Strand Road will close from 6pm to accommodate the parade.
The Peace Bridge will be closed temporarily from 7pm to 9pm ahead of the fireworks and will reopen as soon as it is safe. A pedestrian flow system will operate in the Ebrington Square area to ensure safety and reduce congestion near the bridge.
In Strabane on 31 October, Castle Street will be closed from Abercorn Square to the junction of Castle Place from 7am to approximately 5pm. Those planning to view the fireworks at Melvin Sports Complex are encouraged to use town centre parking.
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Motorists are advised to expect delays as Halloween events take place across Derry City and the wider district. Please allow extra time for journeys, plan where to park legally and safely, and follow temporary road closures and diversions.
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