Traffic disruption expected on Saturday due to Apprentice Boys of Derry march

Police are advising the public and road users of traffic disruption in the city centre of Derry from around 9am on Saturday, August 10 when the Apprentice Boys of Derry (ABoD) parade will take place in the city.  

In addition to some smaller parades from around 9am in the morning in the city, there will also be parades in Castlederg, Newtownstewart, Donemana, and Plumbridge prior to the main parade in the city, which takes place at 12.30pm. 

Diversions will be in place from approximately 11am on Saturday; diversionary signage will be in place. The top deck of Craigavon Bridge will be closed from this time as it is part of the main parade route. 

Police urge drivers to adhere to the diversions. 

Vehicles 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 the Foyle Bridge. Vehicles travelling from Strabane, towards Limavady, will be diverted at Newbuildings towards Altnagelvin. Motorists can also travel via Lifford into the city via Letterkenny Road.

Road closures will remain in place until the main parade and associated feeder parades are complete. Motorists should allow extra time for their journeys and should take extra care on the diversionary routes.

Police will be deployed and on duty to assist with any traffic issues that arise.