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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. |
| Belfast Council area: In west Belfast, Upper Springfield Road and Hannahstown closed due to snow. The Belmont Road is closed at the junction of Glenmackin Road and the main Ligoneil Road at the junction of Mill Avenue is closed due to snow. | |
| Antrim Council area: Ballyhill Road, Islandreagh Road; C19 Crosskennan Road; Grange Road; Rickamore Road have been closed due to snow. | Antrim Council area: Ballyhill Road, Islandreagh Road; C19 Crosskennan Road; Grange Road; Rickamore Road have been closed due to snow. |
| Ballymena and Larne Council area: B97 Munie Road between Glenarm and Ballymena and many roads are blocked by snow drifts around the Larne and Glens of Antrim. | Ballymena and Larne Council area: B97 Munie Road between Glenarm and Ballymena and many roads are blocked by snow drifts around the Larne and Glens of Antrim. |
| Ballymoney and Moyle Council area: A2 Cushendall Road closed at Water Top Farm; main road from Cushendall to Ballycastle is impassable; A43 Glenariff Road is closed from the junction at Ballyeamon Road to Waterfoot; B14 Ballyeamon Road is closed at junction Skerry Road, Cushendall and many minor, rural routes are closed. Police have also asked motorists to avoid Torr Road in Ballycastle. | |
| Derry Council area: Minor roads at Park Village County Londonderry are blocked by snow drifts; C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton is closed; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea is closed. | Derry Council area: Minor roads at Park Village County Londonderry are blocked by snow drifts; C507 Highmoor Road, Eglinton is closed; U1101 Baloughry Hill Road, Killea is closed. |
| Ards Council Area: All roads have now re-opened. | Ards Council Area: All roads have now re-opened. |
| Armagh Council area: C187 Tyra Road and the C188 Ballycrummy Road have been closed due to flooding. | Armagh Council area: C187 Tyra Road and the C188 Ballycrummy Road have been closed due to flooding. |
| Banbridge and Craigavon Council area: Killysorrell Road Blackskull closed due to flooding and the B7 Moneyslane to Dromara Road closed between Drinn Road and Ringsend due to 3m high snow drifts. Clearance operation on-going. | Banbridge and Craigavon Council area: Killysorrell Road Blackskull closed due to flooding and the B7 Moneyslane to Dromara Road closed between Drinn Road and Ringsend due to 3m high snow drifts. Clearance operation on-going. |
| Down council area: Down Council area: B180 Bryansford to Hilltown Road closed due to snow. Other roads are now passable with caution following clearance operation. | Down council area: Down Council area: B180 Bryansford to Hilltown Road closed due to snow. Other roads are now passable with caution following clearance operation. |
| Newry and Mourne Council area: A2 Shore Road Rostrevor closed at Rostrevor due to risk of land slip. B27 Moyad Road closed at Spelga due to deep snow. Snow clearance operation planned over next two days. B8 Hilltown to Kilcoo Road, B25 Rostrevor to Hilltown Road, A25 Castlewellan to Rathfriland Road now passable with extreme care. | Newry and Mourne Council area: A2 Shore Road Rostrevor closed at Rostrevor due to risk of land slip. B27 Moyad Road closed at Spelga due to deep snow. Snow clearance operation planned over next two days. B8 Hilltown to Kilcoo Road, B25 Rostrevor to Hilltown Road, A25 Castlewellan to Rathfriland Road now passable with extreme care. |
| Lisburn & Castlereagh Council area: Pond Park Road, Lisburn from Lady Wallace Park to Mullaghglass Road is passable with care but remains impassable beyond this to Dundrod due to snow. Any motorists who would normally use this route to travel to Belfast International Airport are advised to use the M1 and A26 Moira Road. Other major roads currently impassable - Leathemstown Road, Rock Road, Hannastown Road, Glenside Road, Colinglen Road, Ballycolin, B154 Quarterlands Road, Tornagrough Road, B38 Upperspringfield Road, Mealough Road, Front Road at Drumbo and the Ballycroan Road. The Pinehill Road, Drumbo blocked by a fallen tree. B178 Hillsborough Road down to one lane. | Lisburn & Castlereagh Council area: Pond Park Road, Lisburn from Lady Wallace Park to Mullaghglass Road is passable with care but remains impassable beyond this to Dundrod due to snow. Any motorists who would normally use this route to travel to Belfast International Airport are advised to use the M1 and A26 Moira Road. Other major roads currently impassable - Leathemstown Road, Rock Road, Hannastown Road, Glenside Road, Colinglen Road, Ballycolin, B154 Quarterlands Road, Tornagrough Road, B38 Upperspringfield Road, Mealough Road, Front Road at Drumbo and the Ballycroan Road. The Pinehill Road, Drumbo blocked by a fallen tree. B178 Hillsborough Road down to one lane. |
| Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council area: Carntall Road, Mossley; Red Brae, Carrickfergus, Carnmoney Road are all impassable. | Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council area: Carntall Road, Mossley; Red Brae, Carrickfergus, Carnmoney Road are all impassable. |
| North Down Council area: Dunlady Road, Ballysallagh Road, Belmont Road, Ballymiscaw Road, Church Road, Whinney Hill are all impassable. | North Down Council area: Dunlady Road, Ballysallagh Road, Belmont Road, Ballymiscaw Road, Church Road, Whinney Hill are all impassable. |