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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 15in (40cm) reported. | Roads Service said heavy snow accumulations have particularly affected the north east, with drifting of up to 15in (40cm) 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. |
| Derry Council area: Minor roads at Park Village County Londonderry blocked by snow drifts up to 4ft deep. | Derry Council area: Minor roads at Park Village County Londonderry blocked by snow drifts up to 4ft deep. |
| C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea; C514 Bonds Glen Road, Claudy. | C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea; C514 Bonds Glen Road, Claudy. |
| Newry and Mourne Council area: Mound Road, Warenpoint closed due to flood damaged structure, | Newry and Mourne Council area: Mound Road, Warenpoint closed due to flood damaged structure, |