UK Road Closure: U2407 Glenshane Road

U2407, Glenshane Road, Dungiven to be Closed from 06 August 2026 at 15:29 due to Creation of New Running Lane. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes as delays are expected.

The U2407, Glenshane Road in Dungiven, Northern Ireland will be closed continuously from 06 August 2026 at 15:29. The closure is necessary due to the creation of a new running lane on the A6, which has failed. This will cause significant disruption to drivers, and Road Closures UK is advising motorists to plan their journeys in advance. Drivers are urged to check traffic apps and take the A0006 Glenshane Road as an alternative route.

The exact duration of the closure has not been confirmed, but it is expected to continue until further notice. Motorists are being encouraged to use alternative routes, as delays are expected to be substantial. The A0006 Glenshane Road will be used as a diversion, but drivers are warned that this may also be affected by traffic congestion.

Road users are being advised to exercise caution when approaching the area and to follow the diversion signs. The highway authority responsible for the closure is yet to be confirmed, but it is understood that the road will be closed continuously. Motorists are being urged to check for updates before embarking on their journey.

The creation of the new running lane on the A6 is a major infrastructure project aimed at improving road safety and reducing congestion. However, in the short term, this will cause significant disruption to drivers. Motorists are being advised to plan their journeys in advance, to check traffic apps, and to take alternative routes to avoid the affected area.

Those planning to travel through the area are being advised to allow extra time for their journey, as delays are expected. Motorists are also being encouraged to check the latest traffic updates before embarking on their journey. For the latest information on this road closure, and to find out about other disruptions in your area, please visit Road Closures UK.