Belfast Traffic News

Information on incidents and roadworks in Northern Ireland to help you plan your route. A green traffic light means no major incidents, a red traffic light indicates trouble somewhere. The information is sorted by date with the most recent events at the top and longer term roadworks at the bottom

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There is at least one Northern Ireland traffic incident
30/03/2022 07:17:00 : INCIDENTS BELFAST

Incident - Belfast Antrim Rd Remains Closed Cavehill Rd/Limestone Rd , Antrim Road Belfast, Belfast

Incident continues - no indication of when the building is likely to be safe enough to allow the road to be reopened (last update 12:25) North Belfast - Motorists are advised that the Antrim Road remains closed in both directions between Cavehill Road and Alexander Park Avenue
28/03/2022 17:53:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

No.252 Belfast Road, Antrim, - Lane Closure, No.252 Belfast Road, Antrim

Lane Closure required for gas connection.
Closure to operate: Daily 
25/03/2022 11:39:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

A24 Carryduff Roundabout, Belfast, - Road Closure, A24 Carryduff Roundabout, Belfast



Road closure for Carriageway Resurfacing 
Closure to operate: Overnight only. Diversion to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route Via: A24 Saintfield Road - A55 Upper Knockbreda Road - A23 Ballygowan Road - A23 Moneyreagh Road - B178 Hillsborough Road and vice versa 
21/03/2022 11:19:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

Somerton Road, Belfast, - Lane Closure, Somerton Road, Belfast



Lane Closure required for Extending 20mph limits near schools
Closure to operate: Daily - weekdays only. Traffic control to operate, delays expected.

21/03/2022 11:12:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

North Circular Road, Belfast, - Lane Closure, North Circular Road, Belfast



Lane Closure required for Extending 20mph limits near schools
Closure to operate: Off peak only. Traffic control to operate, delays expected.

21/03/2022 10:57:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

M1 Motorway Junction 6, Lisburn, - Road Closure, M1 Motorway Junction 6, Lisburn



Road closure for CAT 2 Carriageway Repairs
Closure to operate: Overnight only. Diversion to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route Via:  Saintfield roundabout, Saintfield Road, Sloan Street, Laganbank Road, Queen Street, Belfast Road, Seymour Street, Queensway, Kingsway, Upper Lisburn Road, Stockmans Lane, M1 Eastbound Junction 2 Onslip.
15/03/2022 19:48:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

B0198, Belfast Road, Holywood, - Road Closure, B0198, Belfast Road, Holywood

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Road closure/Lane Closure required to [NIE works].
Closure to operate: [from 22:00 to 06:00 each night on Monday 4th April 2022 and Tuesday 5th April 202] Diversion/Traffic control to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route Via: [An alternative route for through traffic will be via: U8108 Jacksons Road, C0303 Old Holywood Road, U0828 Knocknagoney Road and A2 Belfast Road at Tillysburn]
15/03/2022 19:44:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

C262, Craigdarragh Road, Bangor, - Road Closure, C262, Craigdarragh Road, Bangor

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Road closure/Lane Closure required to [works by BT Openreach].
Closure to operate: [from 07:00 to 17:00 on Sunday 3rd April 2022] Diversion/Traffic control to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route Via: [Traffic at A2 Belfast Road [Belfast bound] junction with Craigdarragh Road will be diverted via the A2 Bangor Road, U0132 Cultra slip road, U0132 Cultra Overbridge, A2 Bangor Road, B20 Ballyrobert Road, C262 Bridge Road South and C262 Bridge Road.Traffic at C262 Bridge Road junction with the C262 Craigdarragh Road will be diverted via, C262 Bridge Road, C262 Bridge Road South, B20 Ballyrobert Road, and.A2 Bangor Road.Local access to be maintained]
15/03/2022 16:08:00 : ROADWORKS

Belfast Road, Antrim, - Lane Closure, Belfast Road, Antrim

Lane Closure required for gas connection.
Closure to operate: Daily Two Way Traffic Lights to operate, delays expected.

15/03/2022 16:00:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

C76, Trooperslane Road, Carrickfergus, - Road Closure, C76, Trooperslane Road, Carrickfergus

Road closure required to install Gas Mains.
Closure to operate: Continuously
Diversion to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route Via: Belfast Roads - Davy's Street - Minorca Place - Ellis Street - Woodburn Road - Prospect Road - Middle Road - Upper Road.
04/03/2022 11:39:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

A2, Belfast Road, Carrickfergus, - Lane Closure, A2, Belfast Road, Carrickfergus

Lane Closure required for Remedial Works.
Closure to operate: Off-Peak Only. 
01/03/2022 16:28:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

A6, Antrim Road, Belfast, - Lane Closure, A6, Antrim Road, Newtownabbey



Lane Closure required for Signal Upgrade 
Closure to operate: Continuously. Traffic control to operate, delays expected.

01/03/2022 14:05:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

Finaghy Road North, Belfast, - Lane Closure, Finaghy Road North, Belfast



Lane Closure required for Extending 20mph limits near schools
Closure to operate: Daily - weekdays only. Traffic control to operate, delays expected.

01/03/2022 13:57:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

Alliance Avenue, Belfast, - Road Closure, Alliance Avenue, Belfast



Road closure for New Sewer Connection
Closure to operate: Continuously. Diversion to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route Via: Oldpark Road, Deerpark Road, Cliftondene Park.
24/01/2022 15:40:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

Holmes Street, Belfast, - Road Closure, Holmes Street, Belfast

Part Closure of Holmes Street Belfast.
Road closure to facilitate the loading & unloading of deliveries during construction
Closure to operate: Continuously. Traffic control to operate, delays expected.
Alternative Route: None required as the street is a cul-de-sac and the road closure still facilites access & egress to the adjacent car park.
17/05/2021 16:53:00 : ROADWORKS BELFAST

Ravenhill Avenue - Road closure, Ravenhill Avenue, Belfast

Continuously for 18 months.Alternate route - Ravenhill Road, Ardenlee Avenue, Cregagh Road, Ravenhill Avenue or Ravenhill Road, My Ladys Road, Woodstock Road.