Police have said that a 'suspicious object' was found in the area.
Motorists are being advised that cordons are in place at Sandyknowes Roundabout to the Antrim Road and are asked to avoid the area at present.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Antrim Road area of Newtownabbey following the discovery of a suspicious object. "Motorists are advised cordons are in place at Sandyknowes Roundabout to the Antrim Road, and are asked to avoid the area at present.Follow our live blog below for the latest updates.
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