A section of A1 dual carriageway closed due to road traffic collision - drivers advised to seek alternative routes

Police have issued a warning that one carriageway on the A1 Lisburn to Newry Road is currently closed due to a two vehicle road traffic collision.

By Michael Cousins

Published 8th Oct 2021, 08:38 BST

Updated 8th Oct 2021, 08:40 BST

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Motorists are advised that the southbound lane of the A1 Banbridge to Newry Road is currently closed due to a two vehicle road traffic collision.

Diversions are in place and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes for their journeys.

Police Newry, Mourne and Down have also said that due to a serious collision, the A1 Dual Carriageway is closed southbound from The Boulevard at Banbridge.

Traffic is being diverted through Loughbrickland.

Police Motorists Diversions Traffic