Road Closure: U0040 — Belfast

A road closure is currently in effect on the U0040 Logwood Road in Ballyclare, near Belfast, due to essential NIE overhead line works. The closure, which began on 4 August 2026 at 16:41, is expected to operate daily, with the end date yet to be confirmed. The highway authority responsible for the closure has put in place a diversion to help minimise disruptions to traffic, although delays are still expected. Drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance and consider using alternative routes to avoid congestion.

The diversion will take drivers via the U0040 Logwood Road, Unassigned Belfast Road, B0094 Hillhead Road, A0008 Belfast Road, and A0008 Ballynure Road. An alternative diversion route is also available, which will take drivers via the B0094 Hillhead Road, A0008 Belfast Road, and U0070 Lisglass Road. Motorists are advised to follow the signed diversion routes and to check traffic apps, such as Google Maps or Waze, for the latest traffic updates and to plan their journeys accordingly.

The road closure is necessary to allow NIE to carry out essential maintenance work on their overhead lines, and the highway authority is working to ensure that the disruption is minimised. However, drivers should still expect delays, particularly during peak hours, and should plan their journeys accordingly. The highway authority is responsible for maintaining the road network and ensuring that any disruptions are kept to a minimum, and they are working closely with NIE to complete the work as quickly as possible.

Drivers are advised to check for updates on the road closure before setting out on their journeys, and to consider using public transport or alternative modes of transport where possible. The road closure is likely to affect commuters and local residents, and drivers are advised to plan their journeys in advance to avoid congestion. The highway authority is working to ensure that the road closure is lifted as soon as possible, and drivers can check for updates on the Road Closures UK website.

In the meantime, drivers are advised to follow the diversion routes and to check for updates on traffic apps. The road closure is a necessary measure to ensure the maintenance of the overhead lines, and drivers are advised to be patient and to plan their journeys accordingly. For the latest information on the road closure, including the diversion routes and expected duration, drivers can visit the Road Closures UK website, which provides up-to-date information on road closures and disruptions across the UK.