Road users to expect delays as Christmas events planned in Co Derry towns and villages
Road users are being advised of potential traffic delays in the coming weeks as a number of Christmas lights switch-ons are scheduled to take place in some Co Derry towns and villages.
Police are advising road users that the Causeway Coast and Glens Council Christmas Lights Switch-On will be taking place in Limavady Town Centre on Saturday, November 21.
The event will include a Christmas Parade around the town centre, with temporary local diversions in place from 4.50pm to 6pm to facilitate those taking part.
Assembly of the event will begin at 4.00pm at Irish Green Street in Limavady and the parade route will include, Irish Green Street, Rathbrady Road, Roemill Road, Catherine Street, Linenhall Street, Main Street and Connell Street.
Delays are to be expected and additional time should be allowed for your journey. If you are not attending the event, please seek an alternative route for your journey.
The Christmas Tree Light Switch-On will be taking place in Coleraine on Friday, November 27.
The event will include a Christmas Parade in the town centre, with temporary local diversions in place from 6.50pm – 8.00pm to facilitate those taking part.
Assembly of the event will begin at 6.00pm at Coleraine Leisure Centre and the parade route will include Railway Road, Mill Street, Long Commons, Kingsgate Street, Church Street, The Diamond, Queen Street and Circular Road.
Delays are possible and additional time should be considered for your journey. If you are not attending the event, please seek an alternative route.
Meanwhile, Kilrea Christmas Tree Light Switch-On event will be taking place in Kilrea on Saturday, November 28.
The event will include a short Christmas Parade following a route at 4.30pm which will include The Fairhill, Maghera Street, The Diamond and New Row.
Short delays should be expected and larger vehicles may wish to consider an alternative route.
Castlerock’s will take place on Friday, December 4 and the event will include a short Christmas Parade which may cause some delays for road users.
The parade will assemble on Freehall Road at 6.00pm and will follow a route which includes Castle Walk and Sea Road.
Short delays are possible and road users may wish to consider an alternative route.
Garvagh’s Christmas Tree Light Switch-On will be taking place in the village on Monday, December 7.
The event will include a short Christmas Parade which may cause some delays for road users.
The parade will move off from Kilrea Road at 7.00pm and will follow a route which includes Kilrea Road and Main Street dispersing in the High School grounds.
Short delays are possible and road users may wish to consider an alternative route.