Battle of the Somme commemorations to take place in Derry this evening

Motorists are being advised of traffic disruption across the Derry City & Strabane area this evening, Monday 1st July, due to planned Somme commemoration parades.

The PSNI said officers will be on duty to assist with any traffic issues, and accommodate the flow of traffic. Road users may wish to seek another route, if not attending a parade.

In Derry's city side, at 7pm participants will assemble at St. Columb’s Cathedral from where they will proceed at 7.10pm along London Street, onto Carlisle Road towards the Diamond for a short service at 7.30pm. Participants will then make their way back towards Horace Street for 8pm for dispersal.

In the Waterside, there will be a remembrance and wreath laying service. Assembly time at Dennet Gardens is 7pm with participants making their way along Dungiven Road, Glenshane Road, Belt Road and Church Brae to Glendermott Parish Church for 8pm. At 9pm, participants leave from here and make their way to Dennet Gardens for 10pm, along Church Brae, Irish Street, Mourne Drive, Finn Gardens, Bann Drive and Sheskins Gardens.