Traffic disruption expected in Ballyronan due to planned Somme commemoration parades

Traffic disruption is expected in Ballyronan tomorrow evening, the PSNI have warned.

placeholder image — Traffic disruption is expected in Ballyronan tomorrow evening, the PSNI have warned.

Delays are expected for two hours tomorrow evening as a parade and remembrance and wreath laying service gets underway

There will be some traffic disruption in Ballyronan due to planned Somme commemoration parades tomorrow, Monday, July 1.

Delays are expected from 8pm as participants and supporters arrive to assemble at Magherafelt Road.

At approximately 8.30pm the parade will leave Magherafelt Road and proceed along Shore Road (towards Toome), Ballyronan Marina, Shore Road (towards village) and Main Street towards Ballyneill Road for a remembrance and wreath laying service.

At approximately 9.30pm the parade will make its return journey. It is expected to disperse at around 10.30pm.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "There will be parking restrictions along the parade route. Officers will be on the ground to accommodate the flow of traffic and to avoid potential delays road users may wish to seek another route if not attending a parade."