Traffic disruption expected on Saturday due to annual Apprentice Boys of Derry march
Information about diversions and road closures will be signposted
Police are advising the public and road users of traffic disruption in the city centre of Derry on Saturday, August 9 when the annual Apprentice Boys of Derry (ABoD) parade will take place in the city.
Traffic diversions and delays are likely from around 9.00am when there will be some smaller parades ahead of the main parade, which starts at 12.30pm. Information about diversions and road closures will be signposted.
The top deck of Craigavon Bridge will be closed for the duration of the parade as it is part of the main parade route. The lower deck of Craigavon Bridge will remain open in both directions, but with access only onto Victoria Road. There will be no left-turn access from the bottom deck of Craigavon Bridge for drivers coming from the Cityside.
The road between the lower deck of Craigavon Bridge and Dales Corner will be closed for the duration of the parade and will have access for parade bus traffic only. Ebrington complex is accessible via Limavady Road.
Drivers travelling from the Limavady direction, towards Strabane, will be diverted at Caw Roundabout via Crescent Link towards Newbuildings.
Traffic bound for the Cityside should use Foyle Bridge. Motorists can also travel via Lifford into the city via Letterkenny Road.
Motorists travelling from Strabane, towards Limavady, will be diverted at Newbuildings towards Altnagelvin.
Prehen will remain open with local access and for parade bus traffic only. Officers will be on the ground to assist, with signage in place.
Diversions/road closures will remain in place until the main parade and associated feeder parades are complete.