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NI roads closed because of weather conditions NI roads closed because of weather conditions
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A number of roads throughout Northern Ireland have been closed because of the weather conditions.A number of roads throughout Northern Ireland have been closed because of the weather conditions.
Roads Service said heavy snow accumulations have particularly affected the north east, with drifting of up to 15 inches (40cms) reported.Roads Service said heavy snow accumulations have particularly affected the north east, with drifting of up to 15 inches (40cms) reported.
Police are advising motorists not to travel on roads affected by snow unless absolutely necessary.Police are advising motorists not to travel on roads affected by snow unless absolutely necessary.
A full list of affected roads is on the TrafficwatchNI website.A full list of affected roads is on the TrafficwatchNI website.
In addition to the travel warnings, a spokesman for the Roads Service said abandoned vehicles were hampering the snow clearing operation in urban areas.In addition to the travel warnings, a spokesman for the Roads Service said abandoned vehicles were hampering the snow clearing operation in urban areas.
He appealed to motorists to remove abandoned cars from carriageways.He appealed to motorists to remove abandoned cars from carriageways.
Belfast Council area: In west Belfast, Upper Springfield Road and Hannahstown now open. Belfast Council area: In Belfast no reports of roads closed. Roads remain passable with care. Some roads have reduced width due to snow and parked vehicles. Ongoing operation to widen traffic width where possible. Traffic problems due to narrow lanes and parked vehicles. Working to improve access/ egress for residents across the worst affected estates.
Antrim Council area: High ground in Antrim, Templepatrick and Parkgate area is affected by snow. Antrim Council area: High ground in Antrim, Templepatrick and Parkgate affected by snow.
Most of the main network is open apart from below Ballyhill Road, Islandreagh Road, Crosskennan Road, Grange Road, Rickamore Road. Lylehill Road passable with extreme care Belfast Road is closed between Lylehill Road to the Flush Road Most of the main network is open apart from C19 Crosskennan Road, Grange Road, Rickamore Road. C27 Lylehill Road passable with extreme care.
Most untreated roads in these areas remain closed until further notice.Most untreated roads in these areas remain closed until further notice.
The Colin is passable with extreme care.The Colin is passable with extreme care.
A52 Belfast Road / Legionel Road (Horse Shoe bend) is passable with extreme care.A52 Belfast Road / Legionel Road (Horse Shoe bend) is passable with extreme care.
Ballymena and Larne Council area: B97 Munie Rd between Glenarm and Ballymena closed (Other routes between Glenarm and Ballymena are available) Ballymena and Larne Council area: Skerry Road East; Mullaghsandall Road; Starbog Road, Larne; C69 Ballyvaddy Road, Larne; Ballyvallagh Road, Larne; B97 Munie Road between Glenarm and Ballmena.
Many roads are blocked by snow drifts in excess of 2 metres around the Larne and Glens of Antrim area including the Mullaghsandall & Carnalbanagh areas. Many roads are blocked by snow drifts in excess of two metres around the Larne and Glens of Antrim area including the Mullaghsandall & Carnalbanagh areas.
Ballymoney and Moyle Council area: A2 Cushendall Road, the main road from Cushendall to Ballycastle, the A43 Glenariff Road and the B14 Ballyeamon Road are now open. Ballymoney and Moyle Council area: Ballyalbanagh Road between C38 Brae Park to the Ballyrashee Road; C37 Sawmill Road between C38 Bra Park Road to Ballyrashee Road; Glenview Road between C66 Carnalbanagh Road to the C70 Deerpark Road; C82 Torr Road between Cushendun village to the village of Ballyvoy; C106 Old Cushendun Road; C104 Gaults Road; C81 Glenaan Road; Skerry Road East.
Ballyalbanagh Road between Brae Park to the Ballyrashee Road is closed Lisburn Council area: Glenside Road; Ballycolin Road; Tornagrough Road - tipper lorry and car blocking road; Upper Springfield Road; Divis Road.
Sawmill Road between Brae Park Road to Ballyrashee Road - closed Many minor side roads.
Glenview Road between Carnalbanagh Road to the Deerpark Road - closed Ards Council area: Hollywood Road between between Bradshaw's Brae and Craigantlet crossroads passable with care.
Cushleak Road between Loughreema Road to the village of Cushendun - closed
Torr Road between Cushendun village to the village of Ballyvoy - closed
Lisburn Council area: Glenside Road, Ballycolin Road, Tornagrough Road, Divis Road, Upper Springfield Road and many minor side roads are closed.
Ards Council area: Hollywood Road between between Bradshaw's Brae and Craigantlet crossroads is passable with care.
Armagh Council area: Local roads in south of the council area impassable due to snow.Armagh Council area: Local roads in south of the council area impassable due to snow.
Banbridge and Craigavon Council area: Many minor roads still impassable especially in Dromara, Moneyslane, Katesbridge, Leitrim and Ballyward areas. Moneyscalp Road is passable with care Banbridge and Craigavon Council area: Many minor roads still impassable especially in Dromara, Moneyslane, Katesbridge, Leitrim and Ballyward areas. Moneyscalp Road passable with care.
Down council area: Bryansford Road open but care required. Snow badly effecting rural roads to the west of the Council area. Most Rural roads in the Castlewellan/Kilcoo/Mournes area are impassable or only passable with extreme caution. Down council area: Bryansford Road open but care required. Snow badly effecting rural roads to the west of the council area. Most rural roads in the Castlewellan/Kilcoo/Mournes area are impassable or only passable with extreme caution.
Newry and Mourne Council area: Salted network in good condition with the exception of the Moyad road. Diversion via Bryansford-Newcastle-Kilkeel Newry and Mourne Council area: Salted network in good condtion with the exception of the B27 Moyad Road where Roads Service snow blowers and hired in plant are working at reopening it. Diversion via Bryansford-Newcastle-Kilkeel.
A2 Shore Road remains closed at Rostrevor due to risk of land slip. A2 Shore Road Rostrevor remains closed at Rostrevor due to risk of land slip - diversion via Warrenpoint-Newry-Rathfriland-Kilcoo-Castlewellan-Newcastle-Kilkeel-Killowen.
Local roads in Hilltown, Attical and Spelga areas impassable due to snow.Local roads in Hilltown, Attical and Spelga areas impassable due to snow.
Trassey Road - a large portion of the road is open from Hilltown Road Trassey Road - large portion of road open from B180 Hilltown Road; Mound Road, Warenpoint - closed due to flood damaged structure.
Mound Road, Warrenpoint closed by flooding. Snow clearance operations continuing in Coyles Hill, Yellow road, Lower Knockbarragh, Hilltown.
Snow clearance operations continuing in Coyles Hill, Yellow Road, Lower Knockbarragh Hilltown. North Down Council area: Major roads currently impassable - Church Road, Whinney Hill, Dunlady Road. Minor road closed at Creighton Green Road, Holywood.
North Down Council area: Major Roads currently impassable - Church Road, Whinney Hill, Dunlady Road and Ballymiscaw Road in Holywood. Omagh Council area: Snow clearance ongoing at Davagh and Dorvil in the Sperrins.
Omagh and Strabane Council areas: Main roads in the Strabane area are clear of snow. The remainder of the network is also well clear of snow except some roads in the higher ground in the Sperrins which are passable with care due to some snow drifts. Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council area: Very poor in the high areas - Glengormley, Carnmoney, Mallusk and rural areas. Many minor roads remain impassable.
Two minor roads leading off the Glenelly Road: the Sperrin Park Road and the Cranagh to Park Road are blocked due to considerable snow drifts
The remainder of the network is also well clear of snow except some roads in the higher ground in the Sperrins which are passable with care due to some drifts of snow. Two minor roads leading off the Glenelly Road: the Sperrin Park Road and the Cranagh to Park road are blocked due to considerable snow drifts
Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council area: Very poor in the high areas - Glengormley, Carnmoney, Mallusk and rural areas. Many roads remain impassable.
Coleraine and Limavady Council area: All roads clear apart the Glenedra Road, Birren Road and Mullaghmesh Road.Coleraine and Limavady Council area: All roads clear apart the Glenedra Road, Birren Road and Mullaghmesh Road.
Derry Council area: B40 Glenedra Road - expected to be open by noon Tuesday.
Strabane Council area: Two minor roads leading off the B47 Glenelly Road: the U1976 Sperrin Park Road and the U1978 Cranagh to Park Road are blocked due to considerable snow drifts from the past three days.