M1 traffic disruption expected for number of hours due to closure

Traffic disruption is expected on part of the M1 in Co Antrim on Wednesday.

Police say the M1 country-bound at Stockman’s Lane will be closed this afternoon, February 1, as road resurfacing is due to take place.

A statement said: "The M1 country bound at Stockman’s Lane will be closed for a number of hours to facilitate the resurfacing of the road this afternoon, Wednesday 1st February."

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Trafficwatch NI added: "Road users are advised to extra time for their journey as knock on delays are inevitable."

Police had previously said the M2 northbound at the Sandyknowes Roundabout would also be closed but have since clarified that only the M1 is impacted.

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