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Northern Ireland travel: Number of roads closed due to flooding, warning of 'terrible' driving conditions BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37627346.ece/480f4/AUTOCROP/h342/Westlink_traffic.JPG Email Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. Strong winds & surface water are making driving conditions hazardous in the Ballynahinch, Saintfield & Downpatrick areas. A number of roads, including the main road between Downpatrick & Ballynahinch have been closed due to flooding. Please slow down and exercise caution. Belfast: Traffic lights are out of action at University Street/University Road. Approach with Care/Be Prepared to Stop/Give Way until they get fixed. Police are currently dealing with an incident on the Browndod Road, Larne. There are diversions in place on the Ballyverns town road and the upper town road. Please avoid the area is possible. Reports of a … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland travel: Number of roads closed due to flooding, warning of ‘terrible’ driving conditions

Disruption as Northern Ireland battles strong winds and rain BelfastTelegraph.co.uk There has been widespread disruption across Northern Ireland on Saturday as the public battle strong winds and rain. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/disruption-as-northern-ireland-battles-strong-winds-and-rain-37628992.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37628993.ece/07c03/AUTOCROP/h342/weather.JPG Email There has been widespread disruption across Northern Ireland on Saturday as the public battle strong winds and rain. In Londonderry, Derry City and Strabane District Council have taken the decision to temporarily close its Winterland Market in Guildhall Square. Later on Saturday council will decide whether or not to reopen the market and to ahead with a Christmas procession planned for 6pm. Apologising for any inconvenience caused, a Council spokesperson said that the decision was made in the interests of the health and safety of the … [Read more...] about Disruption as Northern Ireland battles strong winds and rain

Northern Ireland travel: Police dealing with incident in Larne, warning of 'terrible' driving conditions BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37627346.ece/480f4/AUTOCROP/h342/Westlink_traffic.JPG Email Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. Reports of a road traffic collision on Portaferry Road just close to Mount Stewart. Police have warned motorists to "take care as terrible driving conditions this morning"."Drivers please take care when out on the roads today. Strong winds and surface water are making driving conditions hazardous. Make sure your lights are working, slow down and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front," a PSNI spokesperson said.Today's weather forecastNI Railways, Metro , Ulsterbus, Dublin train, journey plannerBelfast City Airport arrivals and departures    Belfast International Airport arrivals and departures Belfast … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland travel: Police dealing with incident in Larne, warning of ‘terrible’ driving conditions

Northern Ireland travel: Crash on Co Down road as police warn of 'terrible' driving conditions BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article37627346.ece/480f4/AUTOCROP/h342/Westlink_traffic.JPG Email Follow the latest updates from our travel feed below. Belfast Telegraph Digital … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland travel: Crash on Co Down road as police warn of ‘terrible’ driving conditions

Northern Ireland on alert for heavy rain and winds BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The Met Office has warned that flooding of some homes and businesses is possible with wind and rain set to hammer Northern Ireland this weekend. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/northern-ireland-on-alert-for-heavy-rain-and-winds-37627715.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37627714.ece/39b9b/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-12-15_new_46547148_I1.JPG Email The Met Office has warned that flooding of some homes and businesses is possible with wind and rain set to hammer Northern Ireland this weekend. A yellow warning for the province comes into effect at 6am this morning and will last until 6pm this evening, with fears it could cause disruption during the busy Christmas shopping season. Between 30mm and 50mm of rain is expected to fall over a period of between six and 12 hours. Winds are expected to reach speeds of 50 to 60mph. Parts affected by the warning stretch … [Read more...] about Northern Ireland on alert for heavy rain and winds