Here’s the latest traffic and travel news from around Northern Ireland.
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Stephanie Finnegan
Newry A1 Northbound reopened after crash
Stephanie Finnegan
Newry A1 Northbound closed due to crash between airbus and cars
A statement sent from the Department for Infrastructure's Traffic Information and Control Centre (TICC) at around 5.30am said: "The A1 Newry is currently closed just before Cloughog due to a multi vehicle collision involving several cars and an airbus. No further details at present."
Mark Edwards
Co Down road closed following serious crash
The Ballyblack Road East, near Carrowdore, is currently closed in both directions following a serious road traffic collision and diversions are in place. Please seek an alternative route if possible.
Mark Edwards
Broken down car obstructing lane on M1
M1 / Broadway: Eastbound. There is a broken down vehicle obstructing lane 1 on Broadway underpass. Motorist should slow down on approach and pass with caution until cleared.
Sarah Harford
Annalong crash cleared
The Glassdrumman Road in Annalong, which was closed earlier due to a collision in the area, has now reopened.
Sarah Harford
Annalong crash
The Glassdrumman Road in Annalong is currently blocked due to a two-vehicle road traffic collision. Police are advising road users to avoid the area where possible.
Stephanie Finnegan
Newtownabbey fire extinguished after arson attack
In the latest statement, the PSNI said: "Motorists are advised that the Ballyclare Road area of Newtownabbey, which had been affected today by road closures due to an fire in the area, has now re-opened."
Mark Edwards
Ballyclare fire reignites
In a statement, police said: "Motorists are advised to avoid the Ballyclare Road area of Ballyclare this morning, Wednesday 21st August, as an earlier fire at premises in the area has reignited. Motorists should seek alternative main routes for their journey."
Mark Edwards
Co Antrim road reopens following fire
The Ballyclare Road, Ballyclare, has now reopened following a report of a fire at premises
Mark Edwards
Motorists to avoid road in Ballyclare due to fire
In a statement, police said: "Motorists are advised to avoid the Ballyclare Road area of Ballyclare this morning, Wednesday 21st August, following a fire at premises in the area. Colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service remain at the scene and motorists should seek alternative main routes for their journey."
Sarah Harford
Ormeau Road reopens
The Ormeau Road in south Belfast has now reopened following an earlier collision at Ormeau Bridge. Drivers may still experience some delays while the backlog clears.
Mark Edwards
South Belfast road closed following crash
The Ormeau Road in south Belfast has been closed in both directions at Ormeau Bridge following a road traffic collision. Diversions are in place but delays are expected. Please seek an alternative route if possible.
Mark Edwards
Co Antrim road reopens following gas leak
The Ballinderry Road in Lisburn has fully reopened to motorists following an earlier gas leak in the area.
Mark Edwards
Co Antrim road closed due to gas leak
The Ballinderry Road in Lisburn is closed in both directions between Enterprise Court and Ballycreen Drive due to a gas leak in the area. Diversions are in place and delays are expected.
Mark Edwards
Co Antrim road close to Belfast International Airport closed following crash
Road users are advised the Antrim Road, Aldergrove, Crumlin is closed following a two vehicle road traffic collision this afternoon. Access to the International Airport from Antrim can still be gained via the Old Stone Road.
News Catch Up - Monday 19th August
