Traffic and travel update: Twelfth of July parades in Mid & East Antrim
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Date: Saturday, 12th July
Areas Affected: Ballymena, Carnlough, Cullybackey, Portglenone, Glenarm to Waterfoot (A2)
Motorists are being advised to expect significant traffic disruption across parts of Mid & East Antrim District this Saturday, 12th July, due to Twelfth of July parades.
This year’s main demonstrations will take place in:
Ballymena
Carnlough
Cullybackey
Portglenone
Key Times of Disruption:
12:00pm – 2:30pm
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Additionally, the A2 Coast Road between Glenarm and Waterfoot will be closed from 12:00pm to 5:00pm.
Traffic Management:
Diversions will be clearly signposted.
Police officers will be on the ground across all main parade routes to assist with traffic flow and public safety.
Plan Ahead:
If you are not attending the parades, please plan an alternative route to avoid delays. Expect heavier than usual traffic on surrounding roads.