Motorists advised of traffic disruption in Derry this weekend

Thousands are expected to attend national hungerstrike commemoration on Sundayplaceholder image
Thousands are expected to attend national hungerstrike commemoration on Sunday

Annual Foyle Pride and Sinn Fein national hungerstrike commemoration to take place on Saturday and Sunday

Motorists are being advised of possible traffic disruption in Derry this weekend.

Two major parades will take place in the city over Saturday and Sunday.

On Saturday, the annual Foyle Pride parade will begin at the North West Transport Hub, departing at 2.00pm.

The route is Duke Street/ top deck (city bound) of Craigavon Bridge/ Carlisle Road/Ferryquay Street/Shipquay Street and into Guildhall Square for approximately 3.00pm.

Police officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic.

Police are urging the public and road users to plan any journeys in advance and, if travelling to the event, park legally and do not obstruct access to any residential or business properties.

Meanwhile, on Sunday thousands of republicans will gather for Sinn Fein's national hungerstrike commemoration.

The march will make assemble at Central Drive at 2.00pm.

The route takes in the Bogside and Creggan areas and is via Central Drive, Linsfort Drive, Iniscarn Road, Rathlin Drive, Rathkeele Way, Rathlin Drive, Southway, Lone Moor Road, Foyle Road, Bishop Street, Barrack Street and Lecky Road.

Delays are expected on Craigavon Bridge during this time, in particular for traffic using the bottom deck, travelling from the Waterside to the Cityside turning left towards Letterkenny Road.

To avoid delays, drivers are urged to leave extra time for their journey, or seek an alternative route

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