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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 Belfast Council area: In west Belfast, Upper Springfield Road and Hannahstown now open.
Antrim Council area: Ballyhill Road, Islandreagh Road; C19 Crosskennan Road; Grange Road; Rickamore Road; C27 Lylehill Road is closed between C26 Printshop Road to the C19 Ballyhill Road and A52 Belfast Road is closed between C27 Lylehill Road to the Flush Road. A52 Baelfast Road/Legoniel Road passable with care. Antrim Council area: High ground in Antrim, Templepatrick and Parkgate area is affected by 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. 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 C27 Lylehill Road to the Flush Road
Ballymoney and Moyle Council area: B14 Ballyeamon Road is closed at junction Skerry Road, Cushendall; Ballyalbanagh Road is closed between C38 Brae Park to the Ballyrashee Road; C37 Sawmill Road is closed between C38 Bra Park Road to Ballyrashee Road; Glenview Road is closed between C66 Carnalbanagh Road to the C70 Deerpark Road; B92 Cushleak Road closed between A2 Loughreema Road to the village of Cushendun; C82 Torr Road closed between Cushendun village to the village of Ballyvoy and Mullaghsandall & Carnalbanagh areas. Police have also asked motorists to avoid Torr Road in Ballycastle. Most untreated roads in these areas remain closed until further notice
Lisburn 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 motorist who would normally use this route to travel to Belfast International Airport are advised to use the M1 and A26 Moira Road. The Colin is passable with extreme care.
Other major Roads currently impassable - Hannahstown Road, Glenside Road, Colinglen Road, Ballycolin, B154 Quarterlands Road, Tornagrough Road, B38 Upper Springfield Road, Front Road at Drumbo, Ballycroan Road, B178 Hillsborough Road down to one lane A52 Belfast Road / Legionel Road (Horse Shoe bend) is passable with extreme care.
Ards Council area: Hollywood Road between between Bradshaw's brae and Craigantlet crossroads is passable with care. Ballymena and Larne Council area: B97 Munie Rd between Glenarm and Ballymena closed (Other routes between Glenarm and Ballymena are available)
Armagh Council area: Local roads in south of council area impassable due to snow. 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.
Banbridge and Craigavon Council area: Local roads in Dromara, Moneyslane, Katesbridge, Leitrim and Ballyward areas impassable due to snow. Moneyscalp Road is passable with care. Ballymoney and Moyle Council area: A2 Cushendall Road, the main road from Cushendall to Ballycastle is now open.
Down council area: Down Council area: Local roads in Bryansford and Kilcoo areas impassable due to snow. Ballyalbanagh Road between Brae Park to the Ballyrashee Road is closed
Newry and Mourne Council area: Local roads in Hilltown, Attical and Spelga; A2 Shore Road Rostrevor closed at Rostrevor - diversion via Warrenpoint-Newry-Rathfriland-Kilcoo-Castlewellan-Newcastle-Kilkeel-Killowen and B27 Moyad Road closed at Spelga due to deep snow - diversion via Bryansford-Newcastle-Kilkeel. Trassey Road- Large portion of road open from B180 Hilltown Road. Sawmill Road between Brae Park Road to Ballyrashee Road - closed
North Down Council area: Major Roads currently impassable - Dunlady Road, Ballysallagh Road, Church Road, Whinney Hill. Glenview Road between Carnalbanagh Road to the Deerpark Road - closed
Omagh and Strabane Council areas: Davagh in the Sperrins and Dorvil in the Sperrins expected to opened later. Cushleak Road between Loughreema Road to the village of Cushendun - closed
Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council area: Carntall Road, Mossley; Red Brae, Carrickfergus, Carnmoney Road are all impassable. Torr Road between Cushendun village to the village of Ballyvoy - closed
Lisburn Council area: Glenside Road, Ballycolin Road, Tornagrough Road, Divis 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.
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
Down council area: Snow badly affecting 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
A2 Shore Road remains closed at Rostrevor due to risk of land slip.
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
Mound Road, Warrenpoint closed by flooding.
North Down Council area: Major Roads currently impassable - Church Road, Whinney Hill, Dunlady Road and Ballymiscaw Road in Holywood.
Omagh and Strabane Council areas: Two minor roads leading off the Glenelly Road, the Sperrin Park Road and the Cranagh to Park road are closed.
Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Council area: Very poor in the high areas - Glengormley, Carnmoney, Mallusk and rural areas. Many roads remain impassable.