PSNI issue travel advice ahead of Twelfth celebrations in Magherafelt

The 12th of July parades will be held in Magherafelt this Wednesday.

placeholder image — The 12th of July parades will be held in Magherafelt this Wednesday.

The PSNI have issued travel advice ahead of the 12th of July parades which will be held in Magherafelt, hosted by Magherafelt District LOL No.3.

There will no parking along Queen Street and Castledawson Road is reserved for buses only. As such, double yellow line restrictions will be enforced at these locations. No Waiting road traffic cones will be in place.

Disabled parking will be available at suitable locations along the route on a first-come, first-served basis. Parking can be facilitated in the demonstration field for those who hold a suitable pass.

Local diversions will be in place until the parade has concluded. Motorists travelling southbound towards Magherafelt will be diverted at the Castledawson roundabout and motorists travelling northbound will be diverted at the Moneymore Road new bypass.

Those wishing to trade along the route must have a valid Street Traders License issued by Mid Ulster District Council.

A PSNI spokesperson added: "We would ask that all motorists leave additional time to complete their journeys safely."