The annual Twelfth of July parades will take place in towns and villages across Co Tyrone on Tuesday.
Parades will be held across the length and breadth of the county, and the annual celebration leads to two bank holidays for many. With that in mind there is some disruption to local council services this week as well as road closures in the area.
Here’s the details of what to expect on the bank holidays on Tuesday July 12 and Wednesday July 13.
The PSNI have warned of traffic disruption on Tuesday across many parts of the county, particularly in the following areas.
Omagh
The West Tyrone parade will be held in Omagh and Omagh District LOL has asked that there will be no parking along the left-hand side of Campsie Road from the junction of Drumragh Avenue to the Swinging Bars Roundabout (Texaco Side) along both sides of Market Street from Dublin Road junction to Scarffe’s Entry and in High Street from junction of Bridge Street to Foundry Lane.
Police will place 'No Waiting Cones' and enforce double yellow line restrictions at these locations. Disabled parking will be at suitable locations along the route and in Dunne’s Car Park. During the Omagh parade, Derry traffic will not be affected but drivers should allow extra time to complete their journey safely and on time.
At Ballygawley, Cookstown or Gortin traffic will be diverted at Omagh Meats and travel along the Bankmore Road, New Hospital Link Road, Donaghanie Road and Hospital Road or alternatively travel toward Londonderry / Derry on the by-pass and travel back along the Derry Road Omagh and travel via Gortin Road or Old Mountfield Road.
All buses will approach along the Great Northern Road and park in Johnstone Car Park. Once parked and de-bussed bands and lodges will make their way up Scarffe’s Entry on route to the assembly field. Police have asked that all motorists leave additional time to complete their journeys safely.
Castlecaulfield
In Castlecaulfield, congestion is expected. Castlecaulfield District have asked that there is no parking along Main Street, Police will place No waiting cones and enforce them at this location.
Anyone wishing to park at the Assembly Field should approach the village from Donaghmore, alternatively to park at the Demonstration Field please approach the village via Old Ballygawley Road to Parkanaur Road and then take the first right into Reaskcor Road. Outer diversion points will be in place to divert Non Parade Traffic away from the parade route.
Aughnacloy
Traffic disruption is anticipated as a result of the Aughnacloy parade. Non-parade traffic is asked to avoid the general Aughnacloy Area. Outer diversion points will be in place to divert non-parade traffic away from the parade route. Traffic travelling from the Republic of Ireland toward Aughnacloy will be diverted at Monaghan via Caledon or the Old Monaghan Road.
The three local councils covering the Co Tyrone area have updated residents on what to expect from their various services across the July bank holiday.
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Derry City and Strabane District Council
Refuse Collection services and Recycling Centres across the City and District will continue as normal throughout however there will be some changes to opening for leisure services and council offices.
The Melvin Sports Complex and Derg Valley Leisure Centre will all be closed on July 12.
Council offices on Strand Road and Derry Road in Strabane will close on July 12 while the Derry Road will also close on Wednesday July 13.
In Strabane the District Registration Office will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, reopening Thursday.
Mid Ulster
There will be no bin collections on Tuesday 12 July. Bins due for collection on this day will instead be collected on Saturday 9 July.
All bin collections will take place as normal on Wednesday 13 July. Remember to leave your bin at the kerb by 7.30am.
All recycling centres are closed on Tuesday 12 July and will reopen on Wednesday 13 July. Council offices are closed on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July.
All leisure centres and sports arenas are closed on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July. Registration offices will close on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 July.
Fermanagh and Omagh
A spokesperson for Fermanagh and Omagh District Council said its services would be largely uninterrupted by the bank holiday.
"Bin collections will be operating as normal, however, we are experiencing operational issues in some areas of the District and details of the affected areas will be posted on our social media channels.
"Recycling Centres will be closed on 12 July 2022 and reopen as normal on 13 July 2022."
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