Belfast traffic

Belfast's motorway network, crossings of the River Lagan and major radial routes connect the city with its suburbs and the rest of Northern Ireland. TrafficWatchNI provides a separate Greater Belfast RSS set which includes more local roads than the national trunk-road feeds.

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Before travelling through the centre, check the precise road and affected direction. Westlink and city-centre routes can have restrictions not reflected in a motorway-only search.

Verify the date, exact section and affected direction on the original DfI report. Published notices may describe future or historical works.

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Traffic information: DfI Traffic Information and Control Centre (TrafficWatchNI) · Checked: 11 Nov 2026, 13:39 (UK time) · 7/7 feeds available · NI main roads and Greater Belfast. Reports may describe planned works, not active restrictions.

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ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A501 · lane closureA0501, HIGH STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0501, HIGH STREET, BELFAST

Lane closure Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Tue 10th Nov 2026 to 06:00 on Fri 13th Nov 2026. Reason: Cleaning and surveying existing sewers

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 10 Nov 2026, 23:00–13 Nov 2026, 06:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · B23 · road closureB0023, HILLHALL ROAD, LISBURN - Road closure, B0023, HILLHALL ROAD, LISBURN

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 09:30 to 16:00 Reason: NIE Overhead Line Work Diversion in place. Alternative Route Via: Diversion 1: C0298 DRUMBEG ROAD, B0103 UPPER MALONE ROAD, B0103 BALLYSKEAGH ROAD, B0103 CHURCH

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A501 · road closureU0628, TOWNSEND STREET, BELFAST - Road closure, U0628, TOWNSEND STREET, BELFAST

Road Closure Roadworks will operate from 08:00 on Mon 2nd Nov 2026 to 18:00 on Fri 20th Nov 2026. Reason: Resurfacing works Diversion in place. Alternative Route Via: Diversion 1: A0501 DIVIS STREET, B0126 MILLFIELD, B00

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 2 Nov 2026, 08:00–20 Nov 2026, 18:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A2 · lane closureA0002, CORPORATION STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0002, CORPORATION SQUARE, BELFAST

Lane Closure Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Thu 19th Nov 2026 to 06:00 on Fri 20th Nov 2026. Reason: Cleaning and Surveying of existing sewer

Starts in the future · 19 Nov 2026, 23:00–20 Nov 2026, 06:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A2 · lane closureA0002, VICTORIA STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0002, VICTORIA STREET, BELFAST

Lane Closure Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Tue 10th Nov 2026 to 06:00 on Fri 13th Nov 2026. Reason: Cleaning and surveying of existing sewer

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 10 Nov 2026, 23:00–13 Nov 2026, 06:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A1 · lane closureA0001, A1 BELFAST ROAD DUAL CARRIAGEWAY (NORTH BOUND), NEWRY - Lane closure, A0001, A1 DUBLIN ROAD DUAL CARRIAGEWAY (NORTH BOUND), NEWRY

A1 North Border - Tierny Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Tue 27th Oct 2026 to 06:00 on Mon 18th Jan 2027. Reason: Routine Maintenance : Grass cutting, weed spraying, sweeping & gully cleaning

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 27 Oct 2026, 23:00–18 Jan 2027, 06:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A1 · lane closureA0001, A1 NEWRY BY-PASS OFF-SLIP ROAD (SOUTH BOUND), NEWRY - Lane closure, A0001, A1 BELFAST ROAD DUAL CARRIAGEWAY (SOUTH BOUND), NEWRY

A1 south Tierny - Broder Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Tue 27th Oct 2026 to 06:00 on Mon 18th Jan 2027. Reason: Routine Maintenance : Grass cutting, weed spraying, sweeping & gully cleaning

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 27 Oct 2026, 23:00–18 Jan 2027, 06:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A1 · lane closureA0001, HOWARD STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0001, HOWARD STREET, BELFAST

Lane Closure Roadworks will operate from 23:00 on Mon 2nd Nov 2026 to 06:00 on Fri 13th Nov 2026. Reason: Cleaning and surveying existing sections of sewer

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 2 Nov 2026, 23:00–13 Nov 2026, 06:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A24 · lane closureA0024, ORMEAU ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0024, ORMEAU ROAD, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Sun 10th Jan 2027 to 16:30 on Sun 10th Jan 2027. Reason: NIE works

Starts in the future · 10 Jan 2027, 09:30–10 Jan 2027, 16:30 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A24 · lane closureA0024, ORMEAU ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0024, ORMEAU ROAD, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Mon 4th Jan 2027 to 16:30 on Sun 24th Jan 2027. Reason: NIE works

Starts in the future · 4 Jan 2027, 09:30–24 Jan 2027, 16:30 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · road closureU0137, BALLYHANWOOD ROAD, BELFAST - Road closure, U0137, BALLYHANWOOD ROAD, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate from Mon 9th Nov 2026 to Sun 29th Nov 2026. Continuously from first day / last day on following times:- 08:00 09-11-2026 - 18:00 29-11-2026 Reason: NIE works Diversion in place. A

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A20 · lane closureA0020, UPPER NEWTOWNARDS ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0020, UPPER NEWTOWNARDS ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Sun 29th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Sun 29th Nov 2026. Reason: NEW GAS CONNECTION

Starts in the future · 29 Nov 2026, 09:30–29 Nov 2026, 16:30 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureC0002, FINAGHY ROAD NORTH, BELFAST - Lane closure, C0002, FINAGHY ROAD NORTH, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Sun 29th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Sun 29th Nov 2026. Reason: NEW GAS CONNECTION

Starts in the future · 29 Nov 2026, 09:30–29 Nov 2026, 16:30 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · road closureU0638, BANKMORE STREET, BELFAST - Road closure, U0638, BANKMORE STREET, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 08:00 -16:30 Reason: Telecoms Works Diversion in place. Alternative Route Via: Diversion 1: C0702 ORMEAU AVENUE, U0638 APSLEY STREET

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 08:00 - 16:30 Reason: Telecoms Works Diversion in place. Alternative Route Via: Diversion 1: C0702 ORMEAU AVENUE, U0638 APSLEY STREET

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A2 · lane closureA0002, ANN STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0002, ANN STREET, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- One lane closure, adjacent 2 x lanes will still be use. Proposed times for closure of lane: 8am - 12.00 Reason: External gutter clean around AIB building 92 Ann St Belfast

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · road closureU7116, ASPEN PARK, BELFAST - Road closure, U7116, ASPEN PARK, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate from 08:00 on Mon 2nd Nov 2026 to 18:00 on Fri 13th Nov 2026. Reason: Surfacing Works Residential Access Maintained Diversion in place. Alternative Route Via: Diversion 1: U7106 SUMMERHILL ROAD

Within reported time window — activity not independently confirmed · 2 Nov 2026, 08:00–13 Nov 2026, 18:00 UK time

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A55 · lane closureC0302, PURDYSBURN ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure with Diversionary Measures, C0302, PURDYSBURN ROAD, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate from Mon 2nd Nov 2026 to Sun 15th Nov 2026. Continuously from first day / last day on following times:- 09:30 02-11-2026 - 16:30 15-11-2026 Reason: NIE - new connection, multiple

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0620, NORTH STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0620, NORTH STREET, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate as follows:- 0700 to 1200 Reason: NIW - Replace Manhole Cover and Frame

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A501 · road closureA0501, CASTLE PLACE, BELFAST - Road closure, A0501, CASTLE PLACE, BELFAST

Road closure Roadworks will operate from Mon 4th Jan 2027 to Sun 18th Apr 2027. Continuously from first day / last day on following times:- Continuous Reason: SuDS Transformation Project and Active Travel Scheme Diversio

Published: 10 Nov 2026, 09:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗INCIDENTS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specifiedBelfast - Knocbracken Rd - Closed, houston Rd, Belfast

Belfast - Road Users are advised that the Knockbracken Rd with the Jct with Houston Rd is currently Closed due to an ongoing incident. PSNI are in attendance. Please find an alternative route for your journey. (07:01)

Published: 24 Oct 2026, 20:37 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0638, BOTANIC AVENUE, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0638, BOTANIC AVENUE, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate as follows:- 07:00 - 12:00 Reason: NIW - Replace Manhole Cover and Frame

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · road closureU0814, IRETON STREET, BELFAST - Road closure, U0814, IRETON STREET, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate as follows:- 07:00 - 12:00 Reason: NIW - Replace Manhole Cover and Frame Diversion in place. Alternative Route Via: Diversion 1: U0814 WOLSELEY STREET, U0814 CROMWELL ROAD, U0638

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0844, APOLLO ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0844, APOLLO ROAD, BELFAST

Works Area Roadworks will operate as follows:- NWC to be deployed for 0700 and recovered at 2230 Reason: No Waiting Cones to prevent on street parking for IFA football match

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0307, TATES AVENUE, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0307, TATES AVENUE, BELFAST

Works Area Roadworks will operate as follows:- NWC to be deployed for 0700 and recovered at 2230 Reason: No Waiting Cones to prevent on street parking for IFA football match

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0804, GLENMACHAN STREET, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0804, GLENMACHAN STREET, BELFAST

Works Area Roadworks will operate as follows:- NWC to be deployed for 0700 and recovered at 2230 Reason: No Waiting Cones to prevent on street parking for IFA football match

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0307, BOUCHER ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0307, BOUCHER ROAD, BELFAST

Works Area Roadworks will operate as follows:- NWC to be deployed for 0700 and recovered at 2230 Reason: No Waiting Cones to prevent on street parking for IFA football match

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · B503B0503, DURHAM STREET, BELFAST - One Way closure, B0503, DURHAM STREET, BELFAST

One way closure Roadworks will operate from Mon 28th Sep 2026 to Fri 20th Nov 2026. Continuously from first day / last day on following times:- Closure will be installed between Monday and Friday 24/7. It will then be re

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · B503B0503, COLLEGE SQUARE NORTH, BELFAST - One Way closure, B0503, COLLEGE SQUARE NORTH, BELFAST

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureC0265, KINGS ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, C0265, KINGS ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- Sunday job will be done off peak Reason: NEW GAS CONNECTION

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:02 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureC0265, OLD DUNDONALD ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, C0265, OLD DUNDONALD ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate from 09:30 on Tue 17th Nov 2026 to 16:30 on Fri 20th Nov 2026. Reason: Telecoms Works

Starts in the future · 17 Nov 2026, 09:30–20 Nov 2026, 16:30 UK time

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:01 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A6 · lane closureA0006, ANTRIM ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0006, ANTRIM ROAD, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate as follows:- 07:00 - 12:00 Reason: NIW - Replace Manhole Cover and Frame

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:01 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureU0610, WHEATFIELD GARDENS, BELFAST - Lane closure, U0610, WHEATFIELD GARDENS, BELFAST

Location of works Roadworks will operate as follows:- Sunday 07:00 - 12:00 Reason: Replace Manhole Cover and Frame

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:01 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · Road not specified · lane closureC0265, SANDOWN ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, C0265, SANDOWN ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 0700-1200 Reason: new gas connection

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A1 · lane closureA0001, UPPER LISBURN ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0001, UPPER LISBURN ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 0700-1200 Reason: new gas connection

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A20 · lane closureA0020, NEWTOWNARDS ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, A0020, NEWTOWNARDS ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 0700-1200 Reason: new gas connection

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · B23 · lane closureB0023, UPPER MALONE ROAD, BELFAST - Lane closure, B0023, UPPER MALONE ROAD, BELFAST

Roadworks will operate as follows:- 0700-1200 Reason: new gas connection

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗ROADWORKS · Northern Ireland main roads · A20 · road closureU0624, MUSIC HALL LANE, BELFAST - Road closure, U0624, MUSIC HALL LANE, BELFAST

Music hall lane from upper arthur street to montgo Roadworks will operate from Fri 21st Aug 2026 to Sat 21st Aug 2027. Continuously from first day / last day on following times:- Continuous Reason: Scaffolding in carriag

Published: 29 Sept 2026, 14:00 · Open DfI roadworks list ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · M3General Traffic News

South Belfast - Road users are advised the traffic signals on Stranmillis Embankment at Ridgeway Street and Kings Bridge, are currently all out. Please slow down and approach with caution until these are repaired In the

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · Road not specifiedBelfast - Fourwinds Roundabout Improvement - 20 Jul - 31 Aug

FOURWINDS ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENT SCHEME ( junction of Newton Park/Cairnshill Road/Ballymaconaghy Road/ Manse Road), BELFAST Works to widen the existing roundabout will commence 20 July 26 for a period of six months This

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · A57A57 Ballyrobin Road - 28 Sept - 5 Weeks - Resurfacing

A carriageway resurfacing scheme on A57 Ballyrobin Road will commence on Monday 28th September 2026. The works are expected to last for approximately 5 weeks, the scheme will extend from Killead Roundabout and Airport Ro

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · A55Belfast - A55 Belvoir Rd, – Weekend Rd Closure 29-31 Aug 26

Motorists are advised that the A55 Belvoir Road will be closed between Milltown Road and Saintfield Road from 7.00pm on Saturday 29 August until 6.00am on Monday 31 August 2026 to facilitate resurfacing works. A signed d

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · A28Newry - A28 Upcoming Road Closures 07-25 Sept

A substantial investment for carriageway resurfacing for the following stretches of Roads located within Newry , A28 Customs Station Roundabout & Carnbane Way Newry, also A28 Armagh Road Roundabout Newry . To facilitate

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · A1Stockmans Lane Flyover - Diversions - Traffic Signals Off

South Belfast - following a road traffic collision on Saturday that demolished the roadside traffic signal controller , the traffic signals on Stockmans Lane Flyover close to Kingsbridge Hospital, are currently all out a

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗NEWS · Northern Ireland news · Road not specifiedBelfast - Grosvenor Rd/Durham Closures 7-11 Sept

As part of the ongoing public realm work around Belfast Grand Central Station, we will be carrying out work to footpaths on Grosvenor Road and Durham Street to install traffic light sensors , which will involve part-time

Published: unknown · Open original DfI report ↗

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