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Paddy Leonard, 24 May
Motorists and members of the public are advised by police to anticipate
some disruption to traffic in Derry this bank holiday weekend due to a
number of events planned in the city.
A Supercar event is scheduled to take place in the city tomorrow,
Saturday, 25th May.
READ: World-class supercars set for Derry 'Supercar Saturday' charity
event this weekend
The outward route will be from 11.30am, from Pennyburn Industrial
Estate, Pennyburn Pass, Buncrana Road, Pennyburn roundabout, Strand
Road, Queens Quay, Harbour Square roundabout, Custom House Street and
into Guildhall Square.
The return parade will be at 4.00pm until around 4.30pm, from Guildhall
Square onto Shipquay Street, towards The Diamond, down Shipquay Street
and then left onto Foyle Embankment, Harbour Square roundabout,
country-bound along Foyle Embankment, John Street roundabout, Foyle
Embankment city bound, Harbour Square roundabout and dispersing at the
City Hotel.
Meanwhile, in the Waterside area of the city there may be some
increased traffic between Friday, 24th May to Sunday, 26th May due to
the Connected Festival being held in St Columb’s Park.
Areas where there may be disruption include Limavady Road and Browning
Drive. Drivers are advised to please leave extra time for their
journey.
Also, tomorrow (Saturday, 25th May), drivers and the public are advised
of a planned Apprentice Boys of Derry Baker Parent Club parade in the
Waterside.
Participants will assemble at 10:30am, before moving off at 11.00am
from Bond Street, along Glendermott Road, Clooney Terrace, Spencer
Road, Craigavon Bridge (top deck), Carlisle Road, Ferryquay Street, The
Diamond, Bishop Street, Stable Lane, the City Walls, Magazine Street
and dispersing at First Derry Presbyterian Church for a service at
12noon. There is no return parade.
There are this weekend which may have an impact on traffic at times.
If you’re out and about, and on the roads, please drive with care.
We’ll be on duty to assist with any traffic issues.