A yellow weather warning is also in place for snow and ice between 7pm tonight and 10am tomorrow morning
People in Northern Ireland have been advised that a significant number of roads remain blocked with fallen trees, branches and debris on Friday evening and weather warnings are still in place due to Storm Éowyn, a significant number of roads are blocked with fallen trees, branches and debris.
Given the extent of disruption across the road network, DfI says it will take time to clear and get all roads open as normal again. Staff are on standby to respond to incidents, but response times are being affected by the adverse conditions and incidents will have to be prioritised accordingly. DfI added that the safety of members of the public and their own staff is paramount.
" and the ongoing storm clear up may disrupt the Department’s delivery of the winter service. While efforts will be made to salt the main strategic road network our ability to do so may be impeded by blocked roads and difficult conditions.
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