Travel plans being hit hard as high winds sweep island.
The M1 citybound around Lisburn is experiencing gridlock due to a ongoing high winds. The PSNI says: “The M1 Eastbound from junction six to three is closed due to an insecure roof of a premises in the area this morning, Saturday 7th December. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”
Public transport company Translink said on social media: “Due to poor weather conditions all Goldliner services and rail services are suspended until further notice.”Some events in Northern Ireland, including two Irish League football clashes and a planned vigil in Belfast for the women of Afghanistan have been called off, while the Apprentice Boys of Derry Shutting of the Gates event in Derry is set to go ahead.
Repair work is expected to continue at least into Sunday, with continuing high wind speeds hampering restoration efforts. A spokesperson for NIE Networks said hundreds of extra staff have been brought in.
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